HANOVER. temp. George II to George III. 1727-1820. Cast Pewter ‘Halfpenny’ (28mm, 8.60 g, 6h). Counterfeit BRITANNIA issue of George III. Dated 1771.

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HANOVER. temp. George II to George III. 1727-1820. Cast Pewter ‘Halfpenny’ (28mm, 8.60 g, 6h). Counterfeit BRITANNIA issue of George III. Dated 1771. 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 5856 (for issue in copper). Earthen deposits, numerous marks, edge flaw, slightly crimped flan. Near Fine. Rare in this metal.


Closing Date and Time: 23 June 2021 at 14:03:40 ET.

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