Catalogue
Dublin, Hibernian Mining Co. Irish made halfpennies of 1793 and 1794 by Mossop et al, 1793 (D&H 235,236 (2), 239, 241, 242, 243, 244 struck like a proof traces of mint red (illustrated), another silver plated issued as a specimen, 245, 246 (2) (Mossop very clear on this die) 247 (2, one as struck patinated poor flan and uneven strike), 25) 1794 (D&H 251, 252 (2), 253, 254(2), 255 illustrated) 256 (3), 257, 258, 260 as struck patinated die partly defaced or possibly an overstrike; 267 (2, the Dublina piece a superb strike, patinated, probably the finest known) poor quality imitation (268 (2)). A Comprehensive group including two superb examples, one of each type, several very rare or extremely rare, fair-nearly uncirculated. (32)
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,950
Dublin, Hibernian Mining Co. Irish made halfpennies of 1793 and 1794 by Mossop et al, 1793 (D&H 235,236 (2), 239, 241, 242, 243, 244 struck like a proof traces of mint red (illustrated), another silver plated issued as a specimen, 245, 246 (2) (Mossop very clear on this die) 247 (2, one as struck patinated poor flan and uneven strike), 25) 1794 (D&H 251, 252 (2), 253, 254(2), 255 illustrated) 256 (3), 257, 258, 260 as struck patinated die partly defaced or possibly an overstrike; 267 (2, the Dublina piece a superb strike, patinated, probably the finest known) poor quality imitation (268 (2)). A Comprehensive group including two superb examples, one of each type, several very rare or extremely rare, fair-nearly uncirculated. (32)
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,950
Dublin, Hibernian Mining Company, halfpenny, 1793, by Mossop (D&H 246). Finely lacquered, medium brown with hint of red on the obverse, nearly uncirculated and rare especially in this condition.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Dublin, Hibernian Mining Company, halfpenny, 1793, by Mossop (D&H 246). Finely lacquered, medium brown with hint of red on the obverse, nearly uncirculated and rare especially in this condition.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Dublin, Hibernian Mining Co. Turner Camac Chairman legend halfpennies, 1792 (D&H 269 (2), 270, 271, 272 (2), 276, 277, 282, 283, 284, 286 (3), 287(2), 288, 289, 292 (3), 293 (illustrated), 294,297, 298, 299, 304) (illustrated) imitation 1792 (D&H 305). Thin flan imitations Parlermnt (2), halfready (3), correct spelling off-centre strike, two reverses mule chairman at top, 1792 reverse full brockage and clipped (bitten) flan heavier issues, one a cast others corroded blanks. 1796 (2 bulk unrecorded) normal issues unrecorded six strings, reversed 'N' in obverse legend, eight strings head well below ACT (2), nine strings head under T. Fair-good very fine, several very rare at least. (44)
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,300
Dublin, Hibernian Mining Co. Turner Camac Chairman legend halfpennies, 1792 (D&H 269 (2), 270, 271, 272 (2), 276, 277, 282, 283, 284, 286 (3), 287(2), 288, 289, 292 (3), 293 (illustrated), 294,297, 298, 299, 304) (illustrated) imitation 1792 (D&H 305). Thin flan imitations Parlermnt (2), halfready (3), correct spelling off-centre strike, two reverses mule chairman at top, 1792 reverse full brockage and clipped (bitten) flan heavier issues, one a cast others corroded blanks. 1796 (2 bulk unrecorded) normal issues unrecorded six strings, reversed 'N' in obverse legend, eight strings head well below ACT (2), nine strings head under T. Fair-good very fine, several very rare at least. (44)
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,300
Dublin, Cornwell's halfpenny (D&H 307(2)) Fyan's halfpenny, 1794 (D&H 308, 309b), Prattent's H series halfpennies (D&H 315, 316,320) H.S.&Co., series halfpennies (D&H 329, 332,(illustrated). Very fine-nearly uncirculated, the last five rare. (9)
Estimate $500
SOLD $640
Dublin, Cornwell's halfpenny (D&H 307(2)) Fyan's halfpenny, 1794 (D&H 308, 309b), Prattent's H series halfpennies (D&H 315, 316,320) H.S.&Co., series halfpennies (D&H 329, 332,(illustrated). Very fine-nearly uncirculated, the last five rare. (9)
Estimate $500
SOLD $640
Dublin, Fyan's halfpenny 1794, figure of Justice/brandy bottle and sugar loaf (D&H 308). Full mint red, some toning on obverse, uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Dublin, Fyan's halfpenny 1794, figure of Justice/brandy bottle and sugar loaf (D&H 308). Full mint red, some toning on obverse, uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Dublin, Fyan's halfpenny, female leaning on anchor with cornucopia of brandy bottle and sugar loaf (D&H 309), H.S.& Co., halfpenny (D&H 323), Parker's halfpenny (D&H 352). Wexford, Enniscorthy bronzed proof halfpenny (D&H 2) three finely lacquered, second with slightly 'bitten' flan, good extremely fine-uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Dublin, Fyan's halfpenny, female leaning on anchor with cornucopia of brandy bottle and sugar loaf (D&H 309), H.S.& Co., halfpenny (D&H 323), Parker's halfpenny (D&H 352). Wexford, Enniscorthy bronzed proof halfpenny (D&H 2) three finely lacquered, second with slightly 'bitten' flan, good extremely fine-uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Dublin, Prattent's; halfpennies, H series (D&H 310, 311, 313) H.S. & Co. series (D&H 326, 328). Mostly brown, some mint red three lacquered, nearly uncirculated-uncirculated, the third very rare. (5)
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
Dublin, Prattent's; halfpennies, H series (D&H 310, 311, 313) H.S. & Co. series (D&H 326, 328). Mostly brown, some mint red three lacquered, nearly uncirculated-uncirculated, the third very rare. (5)
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
Dublin, Prattent's mule halfpennies, H series (D&H 311), H.S.& Co., (D&H 325 and 331). Toned nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $170
Dublin, Prattent's mule halfpennies, H series (D&H 311), H.S.& Co., (D&H 325 and 331). Toned nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $170
Dublin, H series, Prattent's mule halfpenny, H and bugle horn on shield 1795/bust of Robert Orchard (D&H 313). Toned, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $290
Dublin, H series, Prattent's mule halfpenny, H and bugle horn on shield 1795/bust of Robert Orchard (D&H 313). Toned, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $290
Dublin, Prattent's halfpennies, H on shield 1795/ man with pipe, barrell and mug (D&H 14); a crown radiated (D&H 317 bis rev die as 330); female (Hope) standing/man weaving in loom (D&H 319). Red and brown uncirculated and rare. (3)
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Dublin, Prattent's halfpennies, H on shield 1795/ man with pipe, barrell and mug (D&H 14); a crown radiated (D&H 317 bis rev die as 330); female (Hope) standing/man weaving in loom (D&H 319). Red and brown uncirculated and rare. (3)
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Dublin, Prattent's halfpennies, female (Hope) standing/ anchor and cap of Liberty (D&H 322); Prince of Wales crest/ a crown radiated (D&H 330). Mostly red uncirculated and very rare. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Dublin, Prattent's halfpennies, female (Hope) standing/ anchor and cap of Liberty (D&H 322); Prince of Wales crest/ a crown radiated (D&H 330). Mostly red uncirculated and very rare. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Dublin, H.S. & Co. Prattent's halfpennies Prince of Wales crest 1795/Robert Orchard (D&H 327). A.S.& Co. cypher/ wheatsheaf and doves (D&H 336). The first patinated, second full red on obverse, uncirculated and rare. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Dublin, H.S. & Co. Prattent's halfpennies Prince of Wales crest 1795/Robert Orchard (D&H 327). A.S.& Co. cypher/ wheatsheaf and doves (D&H 336). The first patinated, second full red on obverse, uncirculated and rare. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Dublin, H.S. & Co., series halfpenny, plumes/William III (D&H 332). Red and brown uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Dublin, H.S. & Co., series halfpenny, plumes/William III (D&H 332). Red and brown uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Dublin, H.S. & Co., Prattent's halfpenny, cypher/anchor and cap of LIberty (D&H 337). Red and brown, nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Dublin, H.S. & Co., Prattent's halfpenny, cypher/anchor and cap of LIberty (D&H 337). Red and brown, nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Dublin, Lloyd and Ridleys halfpennies, 1794 (DH 338,339, 340,342,343,344,345,) MFW halfpenny, 1794 (D&H 346). Mostly lacquered extremely fine and better 344 very rare. (8)
Estimate $120
SOLD $380
Dublin, Lloyd and Ridleys halfpennies, 1794 (DH 338,339, 340,342,343,344,345,) MFW halfpenny, 1794 (D&H 346). Mostly lacquered extremely fine and better 344 very rare. (8)
Estimate $120
SOLD $380