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Printed Auction 32 Lot 283

SCOTLAND. Ayrshire 7 (Scarce). White metal halfpenny (shilling, see note). 6.13 gm. 26 mm. Head of Adam Smith in profile / A female seated right, mourning over military trophies; J MILTON F in small type on the base. Uncirculated; a few light marks; substantial original fresh surface.

D&H list this as a halfpenny. Dykes (BNJ 72) notes that the 25mm diameter "suggests that they were ultimately intended to pass as shillings..." Citing Pye (Plate IV) only "a few proofs" were made. Another possible reason for such a limited striking is the early indications of a die flaw across the shield on the reverse. This is an early strike with only a fine line indicating the die weakness. There are also die polishing marks on this striking.

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