 1788 George III counterfeit halfpenny-Connecticut muling. Vlack 13-88CT. Br.999. Reverse as 1788 CT D. R-5-. A fourth. Very Good/Fine. 139.7 gns. Fairly even olive brown in color on both sides. Obverse quite rough, portions of the legend on the left indistinct, deep rim clip at upper right obscuring that portion of the legend. The reverse considerably off center to the left, partial date numerals show, rim clip visible at the lower right, some rim nicks elsewhere on this side.
Ex Henry Phelps Collection (Lyman Low, March 30, 1908, lot 35). Square collector's ticket accompanies the lot.
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