Counterfeit GEO III

[Relicific]

Here’s an interesting copper counterfeit. It’s around 26 mm and underweight at 5 gr.
So as my friend pointed out it’s Geo III counterfeit , but it looks like they used the portrait of GEO II instead.
I can make out 72 but not sure it’s a Machin mills? I couldn’t find any matching MM online.
Any ideas?
Thanks

 

[nkellam22]

Its definitely a G3 not a G2
G2 faces left. I would say it looks like a counter-fit but i don't really know anything else
Cool Find!

 

[A2coins]

Thats still a cool find I would triple check though to be sure

 

[Bramblefind]

That looks like it might be a counterfeit halfpenny of the "Simian" family. Probably made in England and sent to America. The Simian style counterfeits are often very lightweight. Take a look at this one - I don't know if it is an exact match but there are a number of similarities.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/geo-iii-2d-fabulous-simian-127856095

 

[cw0909]

a couple of George III counterfeit here
https://coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinText/CtfBrit.2.html

 

[Relicific]

Thanks looks very similar- Never heard of Simuan types.i learn something everyday

That looks like it might be a counterfeit halfpenny of the "Simian" family. Probably made in England and sent to America. The Simian style counterfeits are often very lightweight. Take a look at this one - I don't know if it is an exact match but there are a number of similarities.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/geo-iii-2d-fabulous-simian-127856095