The Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins formed by the late Edward Roehrs

Unattributed, ENGLAND, George II, Halfpenny [1729-54], obv. pierced with a heart-shaped hole in close imitation of those found on the Gibraltar type I silver coins, 7.23g/111.5gr (cf. Prid. Sale, lot 305). Coin worn smooth £20-30

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins formed by the late Edward Roehrs.

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Provenance: De-accessed from the American Numismatic Society, June 1968; R.H. and Mrs E.M. Norweb Collection, Christie’s Auction (Dallas), 17-18 May 1985, lot 752 (part)