1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny VF Details, Burnished NGC. Martin 4.61-Gc.33, R.6. A rare variety according to Sydney Martin. This example is described by NGC as burnished, and perhaps it is, but the work was carefully performed, leaving an attractive example of olive-gray and steel-brown. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.35; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny XF40 NGC. Martin 4.58-Gc.27, R.3. A small patch of deep green verdigris is noted in the right obverse field with otherwise exceptional surfaces. Both sides combine auburn and olive color, exhibiting a nicely centered strike. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $199.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny XF40 NGC. Martin 4.58-Gc.27, R.3. A small patch of deep green verdigris is noted in the right obverse field with otherwise exceptional surfaces. Both sides combine auburn and olive color, exhibiting a nicely centered strike. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $199.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny AU53 NGC. Martin 4.56-Gc.15, R.2. The glossy surfaces exhibit pleasing chestnut, mahogany, and chocolate-brown color, with a small patch of maroon patina at EX. A delightful example. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $329.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny AU53 NGC. Martin 4.56-Gc.15, R.2. The glossy surfaces exhibit pleasing chestnut, mahogany, and chocolate-brown color, with a small patch of maroon patina at EX. A delightful example. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $329.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny AU58 NGC. Martin 4.53-Gc.42, R.5. A small corrosion spot next to the King's eye is the only imperfection on this attractive chocolate-brown halfpenny. Traces of golden-tan remain, faded from original mint red. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.25; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny AU58 NGC. Martin 4.53-Gc.42, R.5. A small corrosion spot next to the King's eye is the only imperfection on this attractive chocolate-brown halfpenny. Traces of golden-tan remain, faded from original mint red. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.25; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny VF Details, Environmental Damage NGC. Martin 4.45-Fa.2, R.5. Noticeable corrosion appears on both sides of this example, with deep blue-steel toning, and traces of lighter brown on the devices. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.35; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $94.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny VF Details, Environmental Damage NGC. Martin 4.45-Fa.2, R.5. Noticeable corrosion appears on both sides of this example, with deep blue-steel toning, and traces of lighter brown on the devices. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.35; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $94.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny VF Details, Obverse Scratched NGC. Martin 4.38-Gc.17, R.5. Both sides of this example have old, stable granularity, with emerald verdigris, and prominent scratches across the lower part of the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $79.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
