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1751 Counterfeit George II Halfpenny, Defiant Head Family, Dies 8-51E. 120.2 grains.

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1751 Counterfeit George II Halfpenny, Defiant Head Family, Dies 8-51E. 120.2 grains.
1751 Counterfeit George II Halfpenny, Defiant Head Family, Dies 8-51E. 120.2 grains.Choice Very Fine, a pleasing example from an intriguing family, one that was published in the first counterfeit volume. Well struck, the legends and design details all sharp. Struck from a later reverse die state with a break forming between the RI of BRITAN. Pleasing chocolate brown, the surfaces hard enough to the eye, with just minimal marks from circulation. The Defiant Head family is one that is very stylistically similar, with a distinct bust style that led to the family name, as well as a reverse figure whose head often seems out of proportion to her body. Coins from this family are all of the George II type, and generally weight within 20% of regal, and there are no mules to other families, or with George III dies, which strongly suggests these were made early, possibly even within George II’s reign. This is further supported by most examples being well-worn and, unlike some of the later-made families, we have not seen a truly Uncirculated Defiant Head..