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A Quintet of 1773-dated Counterfeit George III British Halfpence.

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A Quintet of 1773-dated Counterfeit George III British Halfpence.
A Quintet of 1773-dated Counterfeit George III British Halfpence.All from different families, three of which have been published in the first volume of the book – all offered here unattributed, and this will make wonderful practice for the beginning collector. Included are: 1) Boyish George Family (116.4 grains), dark and rough Fine, fully attributable. 2) Aging George Family (119.4 grains), Very Good, lightly rough and with scratches, fully attributable. 3) Coin Y Family (126.8 grains), Fine, dark and very rough, especially the reverse, fully attributable. 4) Slanting Sevens Family (116.2 grains), Fine, a bit weak at centers, lovely surfaces, minimal marks; a family mentioned in the first counterfeit book, but not yet with varieties published. 5) Unknown family, not yet researched, showing an upside down A used for a V in GEORGIVS, 119.2 grains. Very Good, well-worn, but the legends full on either side, the upside-down A clearly showing the crossbar, and an exact match to the A punch used on the reverse; the date weak though both Neil and Tom Rinaldo, who he purchased this from, thought it was a 1775. A nice starter set showing some diversity of styles. Five coins in the lot.