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1737 Higley Copper Threepence - Three Hammers, VALVE OF THREE PENCE

Strike Type
1737 Higley Copper Threepence - Three Hammers, VALVE OF THREE PENCE

Coin Details

Year
1737
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1616-1766)
Designer
Dr. Samuel Higley
Composition
Copper (Granby, CT mine)
Weight
9g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$100,050 • VF25 NGC • 05-2014 • Heritage Auctions

Description

Features a deer with "THE VALVE OF THREE PENCE" on the obverse and three crowned hammers with "I AM GOOD COPPER" on the reverse. The misspelling "VALVE" for "VALUE" is a notable characteristic. The reverse legend asserts the quality of Higley's locally mined copper.

Rarity Notes

R.6+. Approximately 8-10 known.

Cross References

W-8200, Freidus 1.2-A, Breen 239, Crosby VIII-22

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