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I found this coin to my surprise.

This one I would say is a closer match especially the legends.

Here is another example of a genuine 1775 coin with the closed G's

The following information is for the top coin surrounded in white background; George III, 1775 Halfpenny. First Issue-Tower mint, London. Tower Mint, London. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III facing right. Legend: GEORGIVS· III· REX· (King George the third.) Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue. Reverse: BRITAN NIA 1775. Catalogue: Spink# 3773, KM# 601. Copper, 10g (actual worn weight 9.02), 29mm, edge plain.

Although looking on the main computer may even be a normal one and would need a clearer picture.

a close up of the obverse...

That looks to be Ba the same as Robs.

There has been ones that have sold for more, problem with the variety is they are only really rare in grades better than VF. When one does turn up in higher grades they have sold for good money although one less person wanting one. This is why the price of one like Ians is hard to accurately price and more just got to try them, although try them to high and collectors start to compare them with much better examples and ones in Fine there are plenty of for £25.

Here's a coin I have although I'm not sure. Its hard to see properly.

Absolutely yes, I was replying to Ians initial question to give an idea as he said he couldnt find auction/sale prices.

Yes i am aware of the prices ones have sold for, grade is everything though and a big difference in one A/UNC with lustre and Ians.

A sold example of the BP1898Ca with remaining luster graded A/UNC sold for £400.

Your own coin Rob is not the same as Ians which is Bisect BP1898Ca and much rarer, yours is Ba. Although i agree not the easiest coin to sell Ians is probably worth about £80 if he can find someone that wants one, obviously he can asks what he wants its just finding someone that wants one and priced any higher may have it a while.

No idea. I have a few bisected 8s in the pile here, but all low grade, so I usually put them in the trays at a tenner or thereabouts and hope someone buys them. Ultimately, they aren't that collectable except to the die nerds, which pennies of all ages seem to attract. It isn't obvious without a glass and specialists obviously want a mint sate example. Needless to say, if anyone pays silly money for an obscure variety at auction, then dealers will naturally follow suit. The attached sold for the princely sum of £8

I believe it was still a capital offence in the UK, where most of the contemporary counterfeits were produced, although the punishment was usually commuted to transportation. The USA was responsible for more of the Evasions, and after independence the laws all changed.

Do you think the coin I have was made in the USA? is there anyway to know? Not that it makes much difference just interesting, the book i have linked above may have the awnser. thanks

https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Counterfeit-Halfpenny-Farthing-Families/dp/1642558575/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14MEFGRHTY6VA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JX5fhmyhHaI6aABLBXUR7no3O6h6soBgKW-AjAbApv0.G1xX_uZmFkO89t4llD2yfnV8KtWoK72lyI8qbIR4jmU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Counterfeit+halfpence+roger+moore&qid=1764629185&sprefix=counterfeit+halfpence+roger+moore%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

Those are estimates at best. Not sure what they're based on? Gouby estimates that the 1946 is rarer than the 26ME. And for example, although the combined mintage of 1918/19 Hs and KNs is known, the figures for H vs KN are only estimates.

NOT correct, not for the USA where after independence in 1776 it wasn't a capital offence to produce and circulate evasions.

Thank you for the response. Having had a chance to look into these further now I found another example the same as my coin with the closed G's looks to be identical. I was quite surpsised to see the price it was listed for and my coin is clearly in much better condition. I read some of these coins were sand cast from a period around 25 years prior to the date of manufacture to avoid suspicion and like you say made to look worn. These coins dont look sand cast to me.. I have seen a few coins with very grainy surfaces that do look cast. Its interesting to think when and who made the coin. I breifly read about some similar type coins being made in America aswell. I read also the 1775 coins are the most common. That 1772 coin is in great shape, lovely coin thanks for sharing.

Yes, looks to be a contemporary counterfeit. Weight should be more 9 to 11g. Having said that, it is one of the better made counterfeits. Most are much cruder and often produced ready worn. Note you are correct to say contemporary counterfeit rather than Evasion. The latter are deliberately varied from the original so as not to be classed as an illegal forgery. (Production of counterfeits was a capital offence!) Here is my regal issue 1772 for comparison. I have lots of 1775, all contemporary counterfeits!

Britannia's neck looks stretched 😊

Looking on the LCA website and comparing this coin to examples listed I can see so many differences.

I just received this 1775 Halfpenny coin included in a bulk purchase of pennies. Without any knowledge about this series it looks like it could be a contemporary Counterfeit? What do you think please a genuine coin or Counterfeit? It's the legends that made me think it's a counterfeit. It weighs 8 grams exactly. Thanks

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