counterfiet ?

[Green1]

i was looking at hogges post in todays finds, and it got me thinking about my first old copper.. it has like raised lettering compared to the other KG'S i've found.. the obverse and reverse are raised also.. hope you can see in the pics.. i've always thought it was 1724.. but could be 1774...

think it's a fake ??

[Montana Jim]

Clearer pic/scans from directly overhead would help out the most...

That way when Don in SJ attributes it - it's easier!

Bump

[Iron Patch]

It's neither 1724 or 74 being Geo. II. (1734, 44, 54?) Geo. III counterfits are more common than Geo. II, but of course they do exist. Seems your coin is quite off center, possibly a good indication of a counterfeit.

[CRUSADER]

I'm going with Real.

[Iron Patch]

I'm going with Real.

An ole Georgie looking like that is it going to matter?

[CRUSADER]

I'm going with Real.

An ole Georgie looking like that is it going to matter?

Not to me, as it would go in the scrap metal bin. However, I'm sure it means alot to the finder

[Iron Patch]

I'm going with Real.

An ole Georgie looking like that is it going to matter?

Not to me, as it would go in the scrap metal bin. However, I'm sure it means alot to the finder

Not scrap to me either, it's an oldie for here.

[Don in SJ]

Since the finder thinks the last digit is a 4, than it must be a 1734, Young Head KGII Halfpenny. I believe it is Regal, but if weight was given, then that would be the tell all on whether counterfeit or not. I have not studied my KGII Halfpenny's for percentage of counterfeits, but I believe the accepeted amount is 40% or in that area. I believe 2 out of 3 1734 KGII ones I have are counterfeits, based on weight and LOL, one is made of pewter that is rotting away.

Don

[Iron Patch]

Since the finder thinks the last digit is a 4, than it must be a 1734, Young Head KGII Halfpenny. I believe it is Regal, but if weight was given, then that would be the tell all on whether counterfeit or not. I have not studied my KGII Halfpenny's for percentage of counterfeits, but I believe the accepeted amount is 40% or in that area. I believe 2 out of 3 1834 KGII ones I have are counterfeits, based on weight and LOL, one is made of pewter that is rotting away.

Don

I think all the 1834 Geo. IIs are counterfeit.

[CRUSADER]

Since the finder thinks the last digit is a 4, than it must be a 1734, Young Head KGII Halfpenny. I believe it is Regal, but if weight was given, then that would be the tell all on whether counterfeit or not. I have not studied my KGII Halfpenny's for percentage of counterfeits, but I believe the accepeted amount is 40% or in that area. I believe 2 out of 3 1834 KGII ones I have are counterfeits, based on weight and LOL, one is made of pewter that is rotting away.

Don

I think all the 1834 Geo. IIs are counterfeit.

oops, you are harsh

[Iron Patch]

Since the finder thinks the last digit is a 4, than it must be a 1734, Young Head KGII Halfpenny. I believe it is Regal, but if weight was given, then that would be the tell all on whether counterfeit or not. I have not studied my KGII Halfpenny's for percentage of counterfeits, but I believe the accepeted amount is 40% or in that area. I believe 2 out of 3 1834 KGII ones I have are counterfeits, based on weight and LOL, one is made of pewter that is rotting away.

Don

I think all the 1834 Geo. IIs are counterfeit.

oops, you are harsh

Watch he'll post em now and they'll be 1834 Geo. II.

[Don in SJ]

The way so many coins are posted you could say any date you want since, most cant be read anyway. Gads, give me a break on the typo.

[CRUSADER]

The way so many coins are posted you could say any date you want since, most cant be read anyway. Gads, give me a break on the typo.

Your due a break or 10. Your efforts & knowledge are always appreciated (even if I do wind you up from time-to-time )

Keep teaching us & I for one will suck it up

[Iron Patch]

The way so many coins are posted you could say any date you want since, most cant be read anyway. Gads, give me a break on the typo.

Ok, I'll pray the tectin' Gods give you a Die Break on your next Colonial.

[Green1]

i don't have a scale yet, and i'm new at cam pics too.. just started.. i'll get a wieght, and re-post it soon with decent pics.....
thanx guys..... it just looks totally different from my others...