1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny. Nelson-4, Zelinka 2-A, W-13820. Rarity-3. Older Head. Fine-15 (PCGS).

99.6 grains. Collected by Syd for the lateness of the die state, the reverse die showing normal, advanced wear. The obverse spalling, however, is so bad and advanced that unless you knew that the legends are supposed to read VOCE POPULI, you might be left guessing at the identity of the second word, whose letters have become so engulfed in spalling as to be unrecognizable as letters in some cases. Light brown with salmon highlights, evenly worn and showing just some stray marks on both sides. Centered a bit toward the left of both sides. A fascinating yet affordable coin that is among the many highlights in this collection.

PCGS# 924014. NGC ID: 2AUC.

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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Charles Kirtley via eBay, April 2001.