Houston-Money-Show-Auction-Jan-19-20,-2024

EARLY CENTS AUCTIONS

LOT 490 1778 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny Vlack 12-78B R3 VF25 . Significantly sharper but there are myriad fine scratches on both sides. The scratches do not break the toning but they are visible to the unaided eye. Otherwise smooth except for a spot of light corrosion and verdigris at the truncation. Nicely centered on a quality planchet with attractive glossy medium chocolate brown toning. Early die state. The date and legends are complete and bold. Weight 104.5 grains.

LOT 493 1787 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny Vlack 19-87C R2 NGC Fine Details Damaged . Glossy light olive and steel brown. Smooth and quite nice except for some obvious dull dents at the throat on the obverse and on the chest of the seated figure. The date is bold and the legends are clear. Our grade is net VG8. Weight 117.5 grains. The attribution and Eric P. Newman collection provenance are noted on the special NGC label. Certificate #2064375-068

Ex Empire Coin Company (Johnson City, NY)-Eric P. Newman Collection, Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions 11/3/2017:15292 The Provenance Collection (includes the Empire Coin Company envelope and Heritage lot ticket)

Ex Clement V. Schettino, 2006 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 12/2/2006:27

LOT 491 1778 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny Vlack 13 78B R5 F12 . Sharpness VF30 but covered with fine roughness and the planchet is slightly bent. No marks or verdigris, and the toning is a rather attractive slightly glossy chocolate and olive brown with lighter brown on the devices. The two-tone appearance accents the details and adds to the eye appeal. The date and legends are complete and clear. A decent example of this tough variety. Weight 103.2 grains.

LOT 494 1787 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny Vlack 19-87C R2 G4+ . The obverse is weaker, the reverse is stronger. Both sides are mostly smooth but do show some small pits. No verdigris or contact marks. The date is readable as are most of the legends. Listed on page 67 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 111.9 grains.

Ex Colonial Trading Company, 1995 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 10/21/1995:488 (lot ticket included)

LOT 492 1787 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny Vlack 17-87A R5 F12 . Sharpness near VF25 but covered with fine granularity. No verdigris and the only mark is a tiny punch in the center of the reverse. Slightly glossy chocolate brown and steel. The date and legends are complete and clear. Listed on page 67 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 117.1 grains.

LOT 495 1787 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny Vlack 21-II-87D R4 VF25 but Holed . Choice glossy light to medium chocolate brown. A premium Machin’s halfpenny except for a hole that was punched through the shield from reverse to obverse. Perhaps nailed to a door jamb over the front door of a residence for good fortune (popular at the time). The date and legends are strong. Listed on page 67 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 120.0 grains.

Ex Fred Hazen, 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:489 (lot ticket included)

Ex A. D. Hoch 1/28/1962

Saturday, January 15 th , 2023 4:00 PM CT

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