1/2 penny

[Guest Tony]

Hello-

I am not a serious collector, but have a few coins.

One of them is a 1788 1/2 penny.

What is it, coin or token?

It is a proof 64.

Thanks

Tony (USA)

[Chris Perkins]

From that date it's probably a token. What does it say on it? Who graded it PR64?

[Guest Tony]

Hello-

It has a seated figure facing left on the back, with "BRITANNIA." above it. The date "1788." is below the figure.

On the front, there is a right facing portrait, with the inscription

"GEORGIUS III. D. G. REX."

Graded "1788 GB 1/2P P-1016 PF 64" by NGC of America.(no mention of token)

Is there any history behind this type of coin?

Thank you

Tony

[Sylvester]

NGC eh...

Can you post a photo?

[Chris Perkins]

The P1016 means it's Peck 1016, a restrike pattern 1788 Halfpenny by Droz. Peck says it's 'Very Rare'. Certainly something i'd like to purchase Tony.

[Sylvester]

Oh i'm afraid the number meant nothing to me.

But those Droz patterns get around don't they, they have sixpence ones too.

[Chris Perkins]

Yes, there are lots of different Droz patterns, this P1016 is a restrike, I believe by Taylor just having a quick glance without paying too much attention in my Peck.

[Guest Tony]

Hello again-

I can post a photo, but how do I do that?

At this time, my inquiries are mostly curiosity. I have not thought about selling. It is my only GB coin.

I have a few other European coins which are probably not of any significance or value. Maybe I will make a list when I get a chance.

[Master Jmd]

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