HANOVER. temp. George II to George III. 1727-1820. CU ‘Halfpenny’ (28.5mm, 7.63 g, 6h). Counterfeit BRITANNIA issue of George III. Dated 1775.Electronic Auction 494 British, Copper Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. temp. George II to George III. 1727-1820. CU ‘Halfpenny’ (28.5mm, 7.63 g, 6h). Counterfeit BRITANNIA issue of George III. Dated 1775. GEORGIVS · III · REX ·, laureate and cuirassed bust right / BRITAN NIA ·, Britannia seated left on globe, holding olive branch and scepter; Union shield to right. Cf. Ringo 5920. Attractive brown patina, double struck. Near VF. |