timlang2

Many thanks for your reply Rob. You have raised some interesting points and the picture is invaluable. I did crop the uploaded image so this may have caused some confusion! - The teeth do go all the way to the edge. It is probably worth taking the piece to a reputable dealer for appraisal as this piece doesn't fall into a category that i collect and will probably looking to sell or trade. Anyone know any knowledgable dealers in Bristol area? Thanks again Tim

Hi all Thanks for all your replies. I agree with Rob that this is a contemporary counterfeit, but as these are quite highly collected, I was wondering if anyone had come across this date error before. I believe they are collected in the US as part of the American colonial coinage series. I guess there are probably thousands of different varieties? Thanks again

Hi Rob Many thanks for your reply. The weight is 24.2 Grams, Thickness is 2.5 mm, and Diameter is about 40 mm. After much trawling of the net i managed to find this old description of a coin from an auction which seems to be similar? My link Here is a larger pic of the coin

Hi all Here is a picture of the coin Many thanks

I have been advised that the coin may be a trial obverse strike? It has been suggested that i check a book called "English Proof and Pattern Crown Size Pieces 1658-1960" Does anyone know or have access to this book? Many Thanks

Hi Many thanks for your replies I will put up a piture this evening!

Here is a pic of the coin.

Hi all I have a large crown sized brass coloured coin/medal. The coins obverse is George III laureate draped bust but it is facing left? The reverse is blank as is the edge. The text on the obverse says GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX . and has a toothed border. There is also a * . * on a striped truncation. Any knowledge on this piece would be a great help. I can post images if it helps. Many Thanks.

Hi all I recently acquired a george III hibernia halfpenny, but unusually the date reads 1969 as opposed to 1769. I was wondering if anyone else has come across this date error before? I can post pictures if this helps. The coin's obverse has a crowned harp with the words HIBERNIA above and the 1969 below. The reverse has a george III bust facing right with the text GEORGIVS III . REX . around the top. I'd be greateful for any feedback. Many Thanks.