 1722 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny. Harp Left. N.3. Choice Uncirculated. Prooflike. 124.9 gns. A very pleasing piece. Both sides are toned in a rich even light olive brown color. The fields are a little rough behind George's head, above Hibernia's head and in the field to her left. There is a small planchet flaw in the field before George's chin. Well struck everywhere with full detail showing in the king's hair on the obverse and the harp strings on the reverse, leading Boyd to describe this as a ''Proof.''
Ex E.H.A. sale (February 2, 1914, lot 6); F.C.C. Boyd Estate. Said by Boyd ex Philip Nelson.
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