William III Halfpennies?

[West Jersey Detecting]

I dug three coppers on Friday. One was a 1722 King George Halfpenny, the others I think are William III halfpennies, or possibly William & Mary Halfpennies. Both have very low VDI numbers, in the nickel range so my feeling is that they are counterfeits.

All were dug within two feet of each other.

They weigh 113 grains and 117 grains.

 

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[jerseyben]

Neil: Ever figure out what these are?

The bottom coin looks similar to these:

Pictures of Coins of the UK - Halfpence of William and Mary

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Neil: Ever figure out what these are?

The bottom coin looks similar to these:

Pictures of Coins of the UK - Halfpence of William and Mary

I am fairly certain the top one is a Wm III. I am leaning toward that on the bottom one, but Wm & Mary Halfpenny is a possibility as well. The reverse is unidentifiable.