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1738 Counterfeit George II Halfpenny, Ogle Eye Family, Dies 1-38(a). 71.6 grains.

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1738 Counterfeit George II Halfpenny, Ogle Eye Family, Dies 1-38(a). 71.6 grains.
1738 Counterfeit George II Halfpenny, Ogle Eye Family, Dies 1-38(a). 71.6 grains.Fine, a bit sharper than this in areas, weaker at the centers. The legends are full, NIA a bit weaker than the rest but all there, and the date bold at the base of the reverse. The unusual bust with its large protruding eye (thus the family name) has strong facial features and armor, but is weak at his hair. The seated figure is fully outlined, the shield weak but the rest strong, especially the branch. Lighter brown, the obverse with hard surfaces, the reverse with light roughness, and both sides with light hairline scratches and marks typical for a copper coin that was well-used in commerce. A very scarce mule, using a more generic looking reverse than normal for the Ogle Eyes, which is one of the families detailed in the first volume of the counterfeit series, complete with illustrations of all known die varieties.