$3,191.00 USD
This pattern halfpenny dates to the reign of Queen Anne (1702–1714), a period marked by the 1707 Acts of Union uniting England and Scotland into Great Britain. Notably, no copper halfpennies were issued for circulation under Queen Anne – any halfpenny coins of her era exist only as patterns or experimental pieces. These patterns were trials struck (often in very limited numbers) to test designs and concepts for a coinage that ultimately was never released to the public. The 1702-dated copper pattern halfpenny is rich in symbolism.
The obverse features a left-facing, draped bust of Queen Anne with the Latin legend "ANNA DEI GRATIA" (Anne by the Grace of God) around her image. The portrait (known as Obverse 1 in numismatic literature) shows Queen Anne with hair tied and draped bust, a style by Royal Mint engraver John Croker.
The reverse design (Reverse "A") is especially noteworthy: it depicts Britannia seated left on a globe, wearing flowing robes (with one leg bare) and holding a united rose and thistle on a single stem in her extended right hand, while her left arm cradles a shield displaying the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew (symbols of England and Scotland) and clasps a spear. A large crown hovers above Britannia, and there is no date on the coin (hence catalogued as "ND" for no date).
The 1702 Copper Pattern 1/2 Penny Anne PCGS PR63 is that it is a fully uncirculated proof striking with sharp detail and reflective fields, produced with exceptional care over 300 years ago. Its PCGS PR63 grade confirms it retains "much of the pristine look it had when struck," with moderate hairlines but no wear, setting it apart as one of the top-tier known examples. The coin’s surfaces exhibit original luster and reflectivity, distinguishing it clearly from circulated or lower-grade pieces.
