1766 Pitt Halfpenny. Very Fine. Well detailed bust l. of THE RESTORER OF COMMERCE, William Pitt, whose impassioned opposition defeated the Stamp Act. Reverse depicts a sailing ship and partial legend hailing the FRIENDS OF LIBERTY AND TRADE. This token recalls a pivotal moment in the movement leading to American independence. Its deeply glossy brown surfaces offer outstanding visual quality. PCGS VF20.
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