Cheshire, Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, by J.G. Hancock, in copper, beehive crest above R & Co monogram, rev. seated figure of Genius holding drill and cog-wheel with six spokes, MACCLESFIELD edge, 12.65g/12h (DH 9). The forerunner of the extensive Macclesfield series; reverse die fracture in early to mid stage, some surface scratches and rim nicks, otherwise very fine, rare £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Late Robinson S. Brown Jr Collection.

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Provenance: Bt S. Cordova June 1998