Lot 149
1795 Washington Grate Halfpenny with Small Coat Buttons Breen-1270 AU50. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown tones in protected areas. No notable defects, only very light wear on the highest points of the designs. Sharply struck except for the usual minor weakness at OND in LONDON, which is opposite the highest point of Washington's head. The edge is diagonally reeded. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Weight 142.3 grains.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex American Numismatic Rarities 12/6/2005:105 (lot ticket included).
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