George III 1770 Halfpenny, contemporary counterfeit of excellent style P.pl.50x
George III (1760-1820), copper Halfpenny, 1770, contemporary counterfeit, different style to regal issue, laureate and cuirassed bust right, only two leaves visible above head, prominent leaf veins, facial profile differs with larger more pointed nose, folds on cuirass more prominent, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. REX. lettering both sides with "fish-tail" bottoms suggesting striking by medal method with hammer hitting pair of dies in situ, rev. Britannia seated left on globe with spear and olive branch, more crudely engraved leading leg more bulbous, olive branch with curvature, date in exergue, weight 9.60g (Peck page 233, plate 50, item x; cf.S.3774). Toned well struck though a little short of flan, a mere hint of lustre, good extremely fine, a counterfeit of excellent style and in a wonderful state of preservation .
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George III (1760-1820), copper Halfpenny, 1770, contemporary counterfeit, different style to regal issue, laureate and cuirassed bust right, only two leaves visible above head, prominent leaf veins, facial profile differs with larger more pointed nose, folds on cuirass more prominent, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. REX. lettering both sides with "fish-tail" bottoms suggesting striking by medal method with hammer hitting pair of dies in situ, rev. Britannia seated left on globe with spear and olive branch, more crudely engraved leading leg more bulbous, olive branch with curvature, date in exergue, weight 9.60g (Peck page 233, plate 50, item x; cf.S.3774). Toned well struck though a little short of flan, a mere hint of lustre, good extremely fine, a counterfeit of excellent style and in a wonderful state of preservation .
