 1722 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny. Harp Right. N.4. Rough Very Fine. 121.7 gns. The rare variety with obverse inscription as GEORGIUS.DEII.GRATIIA.REX (Breen 147). The surfaces on both sides are firmly encrusted with a thin coating of verdigris which has not disturbed the sharpness of the piece as struck and does not appear to be active at this time. The obverse error, which makes this piece collectable, is very clear and bold and both misspellings can be easily read with the naked eye.
Ex George M. Parsons Collection (Henry Chapman, June 24, 1914, lot 77); F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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