Possible King George

[Jesse James]

With some examination with the magnifying glass, and references from pictures, I'm confident I've pinned this down to an approximate 1775 Georgivs III Rex Half Penny.
2 Wheats, 36 & 45, and a flat button.

 

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[dirtdigginfool]

Nice...I'm no expert so I can only hope it turns out to be your 1775 half penny. Mackaydon would be able to confirm or not, he's sharp on those old crusty ones. Congrats..Ddf.

 

[Jesse James]

I've posted it in the "What is it" section also, with a few hints that may back it up.

 

[l.cutler]

It does appear to be a George III 1770-1775, or a counterfeit of one. Counterfeits were probably more common in circulation than the real ones in America.

 

[nov2101]

Try taking a lead pencil/paper and etch over the coin....I did it once and what appeared on the piece of paper might surprise you and help.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds Jesse. Thanks for sharing...

 

[Hawks88]

Nice save on the 1775. Congrats

 

[Shakakka]

That looks like a draped bust US large cent to me, no?

The positioning of the head, the neck, and especially the nose.



EDIT: Nevermind, I see the coronet-of-leaves looking thing over his forehead now. Nice find!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice find, congratulations!

 

[grasshopper]

I would say you're correct, possibly a CT copper too? I know some of those had right facing busts that look similar to the KG bust

 

[BLK HOLE]

Great job!!! Still looking for my first old copper..

 

[filmiracl]

A King George III Halfpenny, yes (you can see the three, so it's not a mailed bust CT copper. You didn't state size, but it's probably a halfpenny and not a farthing.) As for 1775, if you don't see the date, you won't be able to tell. You can't go by the devices alone because there's a bazillion varieties (considering many are non-regal counterfeits.)

 

[Underwonder]

I found that doing a rubbing with tin foil and then turning it in the light helps see details that are otherwise lost in the corrosion. This one should do that pretty well. Exciting find!

 

[Rookster]

Nice find. No Coinmaster here.Congrats

 

[Whyme]

Nice finds! Congrats on the half penny!

 

[xcopperstax]

Congrats on this find. I absolutely love finding these coins. My amateur opinion is that it's a KGIII. If you have one of those coin scales you can weigh it and compare that to what they are supposed to weigh. They originally weighed 10 grains. I have one that is thin yet has some good detail on it that weighs almost 50% less than it should. In my mind that makes it a counterfeit. Do you have a picture of the reverse?

 

[Jesse James]

Congrats on this find. I absolutely love finding these coins. My amateur opinion is that it's a KGIII. If you have one of those coin scales you can weigh it and compare that to what they are supposed to weigh. They originally weighed 10 grains. I have one that is thin yet has some good detail on it that weighs almost 50% less than it should. In my mind that makes it a counterfeit. Do you have a picture of the reverse?

Right here. You can faintly see the "A"

 

[A2coins]

well done