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1737 British Halfpenny

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These earlier George II halfpennies (young head) all seem to never have high detail on the reverse, even proofs are seldom fully struck up on Britannias head. On this one, there still remains die polish lines evident on the obverse, so this must have been a fairly fresh die when this coin was struck. I know what this is in US grading, what about UK? EF?


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Another beautiful example from this series, thanks!
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I can't see wear.Beautiful coin.
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Beautiful example. I like that one too.
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Geo II first bust half penny. I'd be happy to sit and gaze at this one all day long. Easily EF. A beauty.
With early coppers patches of soft strike are not uncommon and often mistaken for wear when none is present. Hence, dealers will describe condition as 'for issue', meaning EF, undefined areas usual and not a result of circulation.
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