Machin's Mills Halfpenny
1787 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 17-87A, W-7900. Rarity-2. GEORGIVS III, Group II. AU-53 (PCGS).
119.8 grains. Dark brown with rims worn to a lighter brown, this very sharply struck example is well centered and shows trouble-free wear and microscopically granular surfaces. Though no heavier than its peers, it is visually larger and measures about 28mm compared to about 27mm for other Machin's Mills halfpence sharing obverse 17.
PCGS# 469 and #826955.
From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
Estimate: $600
Price realized | 1'100 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 600 USD |