1718 1/2d unrecorded overstrike.

[Michael-Roo]

Here's a 1718 dump halfpenny GVF with the first N of Britannia struck over an A.

An unrecorded variety, but I see there is a less well preserved example (GF) which appears in the Dr. Basil Nicholson collection where it is described as 'extremely rare'.

Would anyone care to suggest a value for my coin?

Thanks all.

[azda]

I would be grading it less than GVF, more. VF in my opinion. As for price, well it would depend on how many people would want it and how many are actually out there. How much did the Nicholson one go for?

[Michael-Roo]

Hi A.

The coin is much sharper than these photos would suggest. I'll try to get better ones later today. Its certainly better than other 1717/1718 halfpennies I have which I would consider VF.

The Nicholson example didn't sell, but I've found record of a DNW auction in June 2006 where one in Fine condition sold for £100. This, and the Nicholson collection listing are the only references I can find.

http://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archive/prices-realised/results.php?auction_id=81&layout=detailed&offset=400&limit=80

[Michael-Roo]

My attempts at re-photographing were rather poor. Way too dark. So, I've adjusted the original photos.

A slight improvement, but still not showing as much detail as I'd hoped. The coin is much better than this (sharp hair curls, armour, Brit's face etc)….