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Undated Counterfeit British Halfpenny, Obverse Brockage. 82.4 grains.

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Undated Counterfeit British Halfpenny, Obverse Brockage. 82.4 grains.
Undated Counterfeit British Halfpenny, Obverse Brockage. 82.4 grains.Fine, an obverse brockage from a family not yet published or researched, though this die is distinct due to a diebreak from the chin to the neck on the obverse bust, giving the look of a bridle or more fitting for royalty of the time, a goiter. There are several brockages known of this exact obverse, which again suggests an inexperienced coiner responsible for their production. While circulated, the wear is even; the first three letters of the struck side’s legend are weak, the rest stronger, though the tops of some are off the planchet. Lighter brown, both sides with hairline scratches. Purchased from Tom Rinaldo in 1995.