1722 Hibernia, Martin 3.3 C.1 1/2P PCGS AU53 Finest Know Pedigree Sydney F. Marin Collection

1722 Hibernia, Martin 3.3 C.1 1/2P PCGS AU53 Finest Know Pedigree Sydney F. Marin Collection

This remarkable 1722 Hibernia Halfpenny, attributed Martin 3.3 / C.1 and certified PCGS AU53, stands as the finest known example of this elusive variety, pedigreed to the prestigious Sydney F. Martin Collection. Boasting exceptional detail for an early Irish copper, this piece displays rich, original surfaces with strong remaining luster and crisp design elements rarely seen on Hibernias of this era. The AU53 grade reflects minimal circulation wear, making this an extraordinary survivor from the early 18th century. Combining rarity, elite condition, and a top-tier pedigree, this is the kind of coin that anchors an advanced collection.

Now let’s hop back to 1722—George I was on the throne, pirates were still a very real concern (Blackbeard had only recently met his end), and powdered wigs were basically mandatory fashion. While folks were paying for ale and bread with copper halfpennies like this, Johann Sebastian Bach was composing masterpieces and Benjamin Franklin was just a curious 16-year-old apprentice printer. Nearly 300 years later, this Hibernia has outlived empires, trends, and questionable hairstyles—proving once again that great coins, unlike powdered wigs, never go out of style.

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