Lot 4432
Great Britain. Pattern Bronzed-Copper Proof Halfpenny, Undated. As Peck-728 but bronzed finish (Rated Rare). Striated edge. Queen Anne. Obverse: Draped bust of Queen left. Reverse: Britannia seated right under large crown. Exergue plain. A beautiful, well struck coin. This must be an early striking because the reverse is relatively free from the rust marks so often evident on these coins. The detailed portrait of Britannia (no doubt based on the image of the Queen herself) is exquisite, and this is undoubtedly the most perfect example of a Queen Anne Halfpenny we have seen. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown.
* Peck only lists copper specimens (not bronzed-copper specimens) of this design but he notes, when referring to another Anne halfpenny (P726) design, 'Copper specimens bronzed over at a later date have been noted.' This piece was obviously bronzed at the mint before striking and this is evident from the sharp mirror quality. Therefore this may be an extremely rare variety.
Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900.
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