Description
PCGS authenticated and graded SP GENUINE UNC Details. Attractive deep chocolate and olive browns with hints of lighter brassy highlights around the legends. There is some natural, microscopic pits visible under a glass, and some faint pin scratches outlining the profile of King George. Otherwise attractive, glossy surfaces with no wear and fantastic eye appeal. Only seven known examples of Martin 5.1-H.1 variety, and a dozen known examples of 1724 two pence, this piece ranking among the best two or three. 199.3 grains. Plated in Philip Nelson's "The Coinage of William Wood, 1722-1733" Plate II no 10. Plated in "A Guide Book of United States Coins". Plated in the4 Martin reference "The Rosa Americana Coinage of William Wood" pg 291, 323.
Ex; Sotheby's sale of J.B. Caldecott Collection 6/1912:363(plated) via Spink & Son Ltd. - Virgil M. Brand Collection Pt II Bowers & Merena 5/2005:186 - John J. Ford Collection Pt IX Stack's 5/2005:186 - Christopher B. Young 11/2006 - Sydney F. Martni Collection.
Year - 1724
Variety - Martin 5.1-H.1
Rarity - 7