George III 1770 Halfpenny, unusual style
George III (1760-1820), copper Halfpenny, 1770, trial piece(?), laureate and cuirassed bust right, only two leaves visible above head, facial profile differs with stub nose and pronounced forehead ridge, thin neck, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. REX. lettering both sides with "fish-tail" bottoms suggesting striking of proof method rather than currency, rev. Britannia seated left on globe with spear and olive branch, more finely engraved robe with extra fold at leg level, date in exergue, weight 9.08g (cf. Peck 893; S.3774). Toned well struck, a mere hint of lustre, almost extremely fine.
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George III (1760-1820), copper Halfpenny, 1770, trial piece(?), laureate and cuirassed bust right, only two leaves visible above head, facial profile differs with stub nose and pronounced forehead ridge, thin neck, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. REX. lettering both sides with "fish-tail" bottoms suggesting striking of proof method rather than currency, rev. Britannia seated left on globe with spear and olive branch, more finely engraved robe with extra fold at leg level, date in exergue, weight 9.08g (cf. Peck 893; S.3774). Toned well struck, a mere hint of lustre, almost extremely fine.
