USA/IrelandHalfpenny 1760 Group I with head dividing R and N of HIBERNIA, Imperial Head Breen 221 about Fine for wear with good surfaces, a few small spots in the devices, these possibly removable with care
USAHalfpenny 1787 New Jersey, Obverse: short grips the highest of which points to the left upright of the N of NOVA, rather than below it, Reverse with medium, uneven shield in the style of Breen 892, Central top point of shield points to the upright of the B in PLURIBUS, 10.00 grammes, possibly a contemporary counterfeit, VG/Near Fine for issue and unusual
CanadaHalfpenny Token 1854 Bank of Upper Canada, Plain 4, KM#Tn2, Breton 720, Charlton PC-5C1, thin die crack after F in OF Toned UNC, in a PCGS holder and graded MS63 BN
Ireland (2) Halfpenny 1691 Limerick besieged S.6594 GF/VF for type, unevenly toned with a small edge crack. Much of the original Gunmoney coin understike visible including the Sep r and the 89 of the date, this unusual feature always sought after when offered. Halfpenny 1682 Small lettering S.6575, 7.10 grammes, VG the reverse better, with some light surface residue, possibly a contemporary counterfeit
USAHalfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI Group III, Head divides E and R of HIBERNIA, 60 over 00, tail added to first 0 to form the 6, touching exergue line, Crosslet after VOCE, Breen 226, approaching Fine
AustraliaHalfpenny 1923 KM#22 Good Fine showing partial centre diamond, the surfaces with some dark tone and residual dirt, the key date in the series. Note: Dies dated 1922 were used to produce the vast majority of the quoted 1,113,000 mintage, leaving only a small percentage of the mintage dated 1923.
Poland - Swedish Occupation Ort (18 Groszy) undated (1656) Carolus X KM#38, Kop 9689, 30mm diameter in silver, 5.51 grammes, Fine with some weakness behind the bust, unlisted by Krause, the Numista website suggests a value in the region of 3100-3500 Poland Zloty. GB Halfpenny 1899 has been largely smoothed with little detail remaining, the obverse with incuse rim teeth and a raised cross from edge to edge, an unusual piece
AustraliaHalfpenny 1938 Proof KM#35 in an NGC holder and graded PF65+ BN, the first Proof minting of the Kangaroo design on the Halfpenny. Extremely rare with just 250 pieces minted. Although graded with a BN designation, this coin is by far the finest thus far graded by NGC, the next finest being PF63 RD, a rare opportunity to own a Top Population rare Proof item. We note also, only one example graded PF65 by PCGS
Rhodesia and NyasalandHalfpenny 1956 VIP Proof/Proof of record, KM#1. in an NGC holder and graded PF66 RD. These VIP Proofs were minted in tiny numbers. We note NGC does not list Rhodesia and Nyasaland coins on their Census, however the PCGS Population Report only shows one coin of this type (PR65), this therefore potentially the finest known example
USA/IrelandHalfpenny 1760 Group I with head dividing R and N of HIBERNIA, Imperial Head Breen 221 about Fine for wear with good surfaces, a few small spots in the devices, these possibly removable with care
USAWashingtonHalfpenny 1783 Large Bust, UNITED STATES reverse legend, Plain edge Breen 1203 VG, along with GB Halfpenny 1754 with obverse countermarked BOSTON, Countermark Good Fine, host coin Fair
USA/IrelandHalfpenny St. Patricks (undated c.1670) FLOREAT .*. REX legend, Checkerboard Floor, Breen 201, Rare, in an NGC holder and graded VF25 BN, the joint highest graded on the NGC Census
USA/IrelandHalfpenny 1722 Woods, Harp to left, Breen 144 in an NGC holder and graded AU53 BN, a small flan crack through the E of GEORGIUS, otherwise a very pleasing piece with much eye appeal
USA/IrelandHalfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI, with P before face on the obverse, two large rosettes follow the reverse legend Breen 232, 7.33 grammes, VF for issue with edge bruises at 3 and 9 'clock
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1733 Silver Proof, interior of cap frosted, 6.41 grammes, S.7410d, Pridmore 29b die rotation of around 60 degrees GEF with old grey toning and flashes of gold, Rare, comes with old ticket stating Ex-Spink Auction 11.1980
AustraliaHalfpenny 1923 KM#22 light surface deposit in places, otherwise VF and with all detail clear on the crown band. Very Rare, the key date rarity in the Australian Halfpenny series.
New ZealandHalfpenny 1963 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 UNC/nFDC with some light contact marks, with an attractive red and magenta tone, retaining much original mint brilliance
Pennies (2) Edward I London Mint, Fine, Halfpenny Edward II or III About Fine, Penny Henry III Fair along with Ireland Penny John, Dublin Mint, moneyer Roberd, Reverse: Sun, moon and three stars in triangle S.6228 Good Fine
USA (2) Halfpenny 1795 Grate, for Clark & Harris, Large Buttons, Breen 1271, diagonal edge reeding, weight 9.39 grammes, Near VF with some light staining on either side, One Cent 1872 1 and 8 almost touch Breen 1982 VG
Southern RhodesiaHalfpenny 1951 VIP Proof KM#28 nFDC retaining much original mint brilliance, the reverse with touches of magenta and green tone, Very Rare with Krause listing at $550 and $850 in Proof 63 and 65 respectively
CanadaHalfpenny Token 1838 Bank of Montreal type as KM#Tn15, Chaloner type 30, Obverse Front and side view of a building. BANK OF MONTREAL. Below ground 1838, Each fence next to the building is divided by a tree, the left has 13 upright palings, 8 to the left of the tree and 5 to the right of the tree; the right has 8 palings, 3 to the left of the tree and 5 to the right. Reverse: No date under the arms, BANK OF MONTREAL on the ribbon in raised letters, the beaver's tail covers the top left stem of the M; the rose faces to the left; the lower right leaf does not touch the M; No stop after SALUS, There is a small dot in the lower angle of the shield above the beaver. NVF for type with some scratches in the field above HALF PENNY, Very Rare, listed at $2400 Fine and $3000 VF by Krause, very seldom offered for sale
IrelandDecimalHalfpenny 1986 Proof or Specimen striking KM#19, Coincraft IRDHP/86-3, UNC and lustrous with two tiny edge nicks visible under magnification, only issued in the sets of this year, unpriced by Krause, internet research suggests prices in the region of 100 Euros, many of the Halfpennies of this year were melted as the denomination was demonetised on 1 January 1987
New ZealandHalfpenny 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 UNC/nFDC lightly toning, with some minor contact marks retaining much original mint brilliance
USA (3) One Cent (2) 1863 Breen 1953 NVF with some toning and small edge nicks, 1864L Breen 1961 VF the reverse with a small spot at the top, Halfpenny 1723 Woods VG appears 23 over 22
New ZealandHalfpenny 1960 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 UNC with very good original lustre, some light toning, the obverse with some light contact marks
New ZealandHalfpenny 1962 VIP Proof/Proof of record KM#23.2 nFDC the obverse with minor contact marks, retaining practically full original mint brilliance
Halfpenny George III Evasion 1796 Obverse GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse a tree with three crowns, a handshake below, date in exergue BE AS YOU SEEM TO BE, VF scarce, unlisted by Coleman
Rhodesia and NyasalandProof Set 1955 a 7-coin set in cupro-nickel and copper, KM#PS1 Halfcrown to Halfpenny in LCGS holders comprising Halfcrown 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 91, Florin 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Shilling slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Sixpence 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 88, Threepence slabbed and graded LCGS 88, Penny 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 90, Halfpenny 1955 slabbed and graded LCGS 90 Very Rare with a mintage of just 10 sets nFDC with light toning, in the blue case of issue, listed at $2500 by Krause
USAConnecticutHalfpenny 1785 Mailed Bust right, Breen 736, Ribbons within circle of legend Fine for issue, the obverse with a few thin scratches, with an even light brown colour
USAHalfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI Group III, Head divides E and R of HIBERNIA, 60 over 00, tail added to first 0 to form the 6, touching exergue line, Crosslet after VOCE, Breen 226, approaching Fine
USAHalfpennyConnecticut 1786 ETLIB INDE legend, Medium Head, Breen 743, Miller 2.1A struck on a heavier flan of 9.17 grammes, Fine or better with some spots
USA (2) Cent Washingtonundated, Plain edge, Breen 1204, Fine, the surfaces a little uneven, Halfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI, VOOE for VOCE Breen 227 Fine or better for detail, with surface corrosion
IrelandHalfpenny 1680 S.6574 with FI for ET in reverse legend, boldly struck, as is the complete legend on both sides of the coin, a clear error, Fine/Good Fine and unusual, an interesting piece for the Ireland variety specialist
IrelandHalfpenny 1723 Woods, No stop before H, Small 3, S.6601, Breen 157 Near VF the obverse attractively toned, the reverse with a lighter toning area
IrelandHalfpenny 1723 Woods, Breen 157 Nearer EF than VF with a small spot below the I of GRATIA, an attractive piece with pleasing chocolate tone and much eye appeal
USAHalfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI, Group V, James III Portrait with two Large Rosettes after A, P (double struck) below bust, H of HIBERNIA double struck, Breen 233, Bold Fine with good surfaces
Ireland (2) Halfpenny 1691 Limerick, Inverted N in HIBERNIA, S.6594 VF with a small weak area on either side, a very pleasing example for this series, Farthing 1691 Limerick S.6595 Fine with a scratch on the reverse
IrelandHalfpenny 1775 5 over 4 in date a clear overstrike showing the upright and the crosslet of the 4, as S.6614 the overdate unlisted by Spink or Coincraft catalogues GVF or better
South Africa (3) Shilling 1948 KM#37.1 Toned UNC the obverse with some darker spots, Halfpenny 1923 KM#13.1 UNC toned with a small edge nick, Farthing 1930 KM#12.2 NEF with a few small spots
USAHalfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI Crosslet almost midway between E and P, Breen 223, good surfaces, both obverse and reverse evenly struck and bold, would probably grade VF by US standards, scarce this nice
IrelandHalfpenny John, as Lord of Ireland S.6205Dublin Mint, Fine for issue on an oval flan with some parts of the legend missing, Ireland Penny Edward IV Dublin Mint type I. Sun and Roses alternating at neck, Rose and 2 Suns, and Sun and 2 Roses alternating in the angles, S.6393 NVF with good surfaces, clipped as usual for this issue
IrelandHalfpenny 1805 but the obverse incusely engraved as The Royal Bank of Scotland with crowned shield and two thistles below, Fine/VG and probably unique
USA - Halfpenny George III 1772 Contemporary Counterfeit of crude type, Coleman CH-1772B-2, also Listed in Anton/Kesse 'The Forgotten Coins of the North American Colonies' as Plate 10, VF cleaned, lists at $600 VF in the Coleman book
IrelandHalfpenny John, Second Coinage S.6204 Group I, Dublin Mint, moneyer Rodberd, 0.58 grammes, Fine, Second Coinage S.6205 Group ib Dublin Mint, moneyer Adam, Near Fine
New GuineaHalfpenny 1929 Proof KM#1a in Cupro-Nickel NGC PF63, all but 400 pieces were melted after being returned to the Melbourne Mint, these were later sold in sets along with the Penny of this year
New Guinea Penny 1929 Proof KM#2 in Cupro-Nickel NGC PF62, all but 400 pieces were melted after being returned to the Melbourne Mint, these were later sold in sets along with the Halfpenny of this year
USA Cent 1821 Breen 1814 Fine with some corrosion, HalfpennyIreland/USA Woods 1723 No pellet before H, large 3 Breen 155 approaching Fine, the obverse with some light corrosion, the reverse with a lamination flaw
AustraliaHalfpenny Token Charles Harold & Co., Late Joseph Lane & Son updated KM#Tn290 REFINED AUSTRALIAN COPPER FOR ALLOYING GOLD NVF with some corrosion, Very rare
St. Helena, British East India Company Coinage Halfpenny 1821 in bronze, reverse inverted, design as the KM#4a Proof issue (Proof Issue is reverse upright) unlisted as a currency piece by Krause, Format FT3, stated to be a mintage of 702,704 pieces with 566,064 pieces melted at the Soho Mint in 1831. EF with traces of lustre and a nick in the reverse field above the date (Ex LCA 137 Lot 971 realised £280 hammer)
St. Helena, British East India Company Coinage Halfpenny 1821 in bronze, reverse inverted, design as the KM#4a Proof issue (Proof Issue is reverse upright) unlisted as a currency piece by Krause, Format FT3, stated to be a mintage of 702,704 pieces with 566,064 pieces melted at the Soho Mint in 1831. EF with traces of lustre and a nick in the reverse field above the date (Ex LCA 137 Lot 971 realised £280 hammer)
AustraliaHalfpenny 1923 KM#22 aVF by British standards with some very gentle edge bruises probably Good Fine by the more conservative Australian standards with 6 of the 8 beads on the crown visible, the key date in the series
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1786 Milled Edge Bronzed ProofS.7414d nFDC with a couple of very minor contact marks, a most attractive example with excellent eye appeal
USA (2) Halfpenny Elephant 17th Century undatedBreen 186 NVG, Halfpenny 1760 VOCE POPULI with VOOE error O over C with no punctuation Breen 227 Fine with some verdigris at the top of the reverse, probably VF for wear by US standards for this issue
St. Helena, British East India Company Coinage Halfpenny 1821 in bronze, reverse inverted, design as the KM#4a Proof issue (Proof Issue is reverse upright) unlisted as a currency piece by Krause, Format FT3, stated to be a mintage of 702,704 pieces with 566,064 pieces melted at the Soho Mint in 1831. EF with traces of lustre (Ex LCA 137 Lot 971 realised £280 hammer)
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