Rare ‘Liberty cap’ half-cent makes £185,000

A rare American coin from a schoolboy’s coin collection was knocked down at auction for £185,000 at Salisbury saleroom Woolley & Wallis this week.

The price on January 22 was £225,700 when the 22% buyer's premium was added.

The 1796 'Liberty cap' …

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