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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2355Great Britain. Proof copper Halfpenny, 1729. George II Young 
            Head. S-3717. P-835, cited as Rare. The last halfpenny struck under 
            the previous king appeared in 1724, and Peck begins commenting on 
            this reign by stating "Coining of copper was resumed under a warrant 
            dated 21 July 1729 and signed by Queen Caroline in the king's 
            absence." And this new start was cause for the minting of a small 
            number of Proofs of the first year, 1729, a wonderful example being 
            the coin in this lot. A very choice coin indeed. Its surfaces are 
            glossy medium chocolate in color, replete with reflectivity, and the 
            engraving is well struck. As is often seen on this Proof, the king's 
            name in Latin showing ghosting, as does the reverse legend including 
            all digits of the date. Almost flawless, a real beauty from the 
            beginning of the 18th century! NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. 
            Estimated Value $1,500-1,800. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,350
             


          








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