HANOVER. temp. George II to George III. 1727-1820. CU ‘Halfpenny’ (29mm, 8.00 g, 6h). Counterfeit BRITANNIA issue of George III. Uncertain date (1775?).Electronic Auction 494 British, Copper Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. temp. George II to George III. 1727-1820. CU ‘Halfpenny’ (29mm, 8.00 g, 6h). Counterfeit BRITANNIA issue of George III. Uncertain date (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. Brown patina. Dramatic double strike. Fine. |