A little exited to share my second post. I've selected a couple of better quality Half Pennies this time around. I must say they all do come in relatively large sizes for its face value. They are all copper. There are a few examples of early hammered silver, milled tin and a substantial amount of modern bronze Victorian.
To kick-start the excitement, I have here a nice example of a Georgian 1799 Copper Halfpenny. Another all time favourite. Unfortunately it has a heavy toning and patina that creates a shade of blue layering. One obvious but often neglected advice is to never try to clean your coins despite how dodgy it may appear, unless it is an ancient piece or you simply want to reduce its value.
This Copper Half Penny piece is valued at a surprisingly low price from £30 - £80. The obverse shows the splendid portrait of the king, while the reverse has a representation of Britannia.
Next stop is the famous 1806 Georgian Copper Half Penny, the later modification of the design above. This evenly toned piece has a beautiful patina despite its loss of original lustre. It carries the same value from £30 - £80 smacking quid. The stubborn stain on the reverse below the Britannia drives me insane!
Lastly, no collection is ever complete without a Victorian piece. Here is a typical piece of an 1854 Half Penny. This piece has a dark chocolate toning but with plenty of reasonably acceptable details. It is a little worn but still a piece worthy for collection. As expected, the price is much lower ranging from £30 - £65.
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