Old copper.

[n800]

Looks like a 1770 King George the third half penny. Could be something different....

 

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[Iron Patch]

Yep (1770-1775)

 

[nsdq]

IP your are the coin id wizard

 

[Iron Patch]

IP your are the coin id wizard

You can see the VS at the end of Georgivs, and that his his bust facing right.

 

[n800]

Thanks guys...happy to even ID this one. Most of my resent finds have been too smooth to sort out.

 

[cjon455]

Nice old KG!, good to get an Id so quick

 

[Searchdeep]

Great find! I found a 1778 half penny last week that looks alot like yours. I love the history of it!

 

[Iron Patch]

Great find! I found a 1778 half penny last week that looks alot like yours. I love the history of it!

They look the same, but very different history.... American made vs British.