There were definately coins with British monarch potraits circulating in the US Colonies, before they were States.
Here's a link that may help answer your questions.
http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/
Killer example. The details on this Tealby are incredible. Definately a Bust A. I also can make out the top pellet of the trefoil of pellets between the mantel and hand...North 952/1
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