mio49 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hello, I have a new half Penny 1775 of GEORGES III. But I think that it is not legal for Great Britain. Is it a counterfeit or it was made for America? Someone can tell me the right version. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's an interesting looking coin. Sorry but I'm not able to provide any info for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neweden Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 This coin is a counterfeit, you can tell by the folds of the gown over the right shoulder, they show 3 folds whereas the genuine only has one. This coin was circulated in both Britain and North America. Counterfeights are actualy worth more than the genuins, A genuin like yours would fetch in FINE condition about $10.00, Your coin in the same shape is worth about $20.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRnholio Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yeah, there were quite a few contemporary counterfeits floating around in those days. Look at the nose on that portrait, such craftsmanship As neweden said, today they can often fetch higher prices than the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio49 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hello, your answer travels in my brain and i am looking for in my collection. I have some one with differents. Are they contempory counterfeits ? 1 - This one have letters not good 2 - letters too strong 3 - knot too small DO YOU FIND ANOTHER DIFFERENTS OR DO YOU NEED OPPOSITE SIDE , Thanks for your remarque. JYV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Mio - yes, and the first of the three also appears to be brass. The market for these has weakened considerably in recent years as several very active collectors have passed away, resulting in both decreased interest and increased supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio49 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Merci pour vos remarques mio - jyv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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