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[OpportunityNox]

Found this today, pretty sure it is British, not sure which King George it is and whether or not it is a half penny or penny.
Any help greatly appreciated. The coin is pretty slick.
Thanks in advance.

Quarter for size comparison

 

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[namxat]

Yep thats Britannia sitting on the obverse. So slick it could even be a young Vic.


I´d go the route of diameter / weight for further identification.


Check here for Georges coinage:

https://www.coindatabase.com/coin_libras.php?pais=370


Greets Namxat

 

[A2coins]

Great I'd that's a great find

 

[OpportunityNox]

Thank you so much.
30mm
10g.
Looks to be KG3 half penny 1770-1775 according to that chart.
Thanks once again!!!

 

[paleomaxx]

Actually it's an 1806/1807 King George III half penny:



They had a smaller bust than the earlier half pennies and slanted reeding around the edge. You can actually see a little of the reeding in your photos; and the earlier 1770-1775 issue had plain edges. I found a couple, both very worn like yours, before I figured out what they were. I finally found a nice one with the date clear last year, but they're definitely less commonly found than the more plentiful 1770-1775 half pennies.

 

[OpportunityNox]

Actually it's an 1806/1807 King George III half penny:

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They had a smaller bust than the earlier half pennies and slanted reeding around the edge. You can actually see a little of the reeding in your photos; and the earlier 1770-1775 issue had plain edges. I found a couple, both very worn like yours, before I figured out what they were. I finally found a nice one with the date clear last year, but they're definitely less commonly found than the more plentiful 1770-1775 half pennies.

Thanks for responding. I am still learning, but according to the chart the 1806/7 is a larger diameter and almost twice the weight.
The coin I found is only 10g and 30mm wide.
Is the chart inaccurate or am I reading it incorrectly? (Entirely possible human error on my part)
Could it be due to excessive wear?

I am thankful for any and all input.
Just trying to verify.

Thank you!

*** Edit ***
I see my error!
You are correct, it must be an 1806/1807 Half Penny!!!
Wooohoooo, Identified!

Thanks So Much!!!
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