 1724 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny. N.11. Stop after date. Gem Uncirculated. Red. 108.9 gns. An absolutely amazing example of this issue. Both the obverse and reverse show full, undisturbed and complete mint red color. The only area where the color is at all muted is on the highest points of George's features where it clearly has faded over time. The fields are bright, reflective and fully brilliant. The strike is sharp for the issue with some softness on George's hair and on Hibernia's figure at her waist. The piece was perfectly centered when struck with a full outer beaded border of denticles visible on each side. There are a few dark flecks visible on the reverse but none really detract from the importance of this piece. Gem full red Hibernia halfpennies are about as rare as anything in the numismatic field, and are highly prized. This date is known with and without a period after the date on the reverse.
Ex A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. on October 12, 1973.
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