1737 Higley Copper Threepence - Three Hammers, VALVE ME AS YOU PLEASE

Coin Details

Auction Record

$58,750 • VF20 • 08-2014 • Stack's Bowers

Description

A transitional variety retaining the misspelling "VALVE" but changing to the famous "VALVE ME AS YOU PLEASE" legend — popularly explained by local merchants' reluctance to accept at threepence value a coin no larger than an English halfpenny. Reverse retains "I AM GOOD COPPER" with three hammers.

Rarity Notes

R.6+. Approximately 8-12 known.

Cross References

W-8210, Freidus 2.2-B, Breen 240, Crosby VIII-23