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1773 Counterfeit George III British Halfpenny, Lanky Letters Family, Dies 73-4-73C. 80.8 grains.

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1773 Counterfeit George III British Halfpenny, Lanky Letters Family, Dies 73-4-73C. 80.8 grains.
1773 Counterfeit George III British Halfpenny, Lanky Letters Family, Dies 73-4-73C. 80.8 grains.Fine, the obverse closer to VF. The legends are full, the date only slightly on the planchet due to centering. The distinct obverse bust is strong for the grade, with detail in the armor and hair, the facial features not as sharp. The reverse is weak at the globe but sharper elsewhere, including the full, unusual branch which makes attribution a snap. Light brown, the surfaces hard, the reverse with a larger planchet flaw between the pole and the N of NIA, and an ancient “X” scratch, likely commenting on the counterfeit status of the coin. A popular family, which comes in both coin (as here) and medal turn.