toasted coin ????

[mfc83]

found this yesterday looks like maybe a king george but has a sheild on back not too sure think its a lost cause to get a date off it

 

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[Iron Patch]

It's a 1773 Virginia Halfpenny.

 

[treblehunter]

Iron Patch is amazing, he and others make this site great, such a wealth of knowledge from all the great people on this site.

Congrats on a great find mfc83!
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Collecting 1773 WITH PERIOD VIRGINIA 1/2P MS Coins | Early American Coins and Tokens Collectible Coins | NGC Coin Explorer

 

[mfc83]

thanx guys iron patch u rock i bet it wasnt posted 5 mins

 

[Iron Patch]

thanx guys iron patch u rock i bet it wasnt posted 5 mins

2 minutes. But that coin is familiar to many, and I just happen to see it shortly after posting.

 

[creade]

If you soak it for a while,you'll get more detail