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1782 Counterfeit George III Irish Halfpenny, likely part of the Guinea Head Family, which has not ye

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1782 Counterfeit George III Irish Halfpenny, likely part of the Guinea Head Family, which has not ye
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1782 Counterfeit George III Irish Halfpenny, likely part of the Guinea Head Family, which has not yet been published. 97.2 grains.Fine overall. The legends full save for the EX of REX which is weak due to a huge cud opposite those letters on the reverse side, which also obscures the NI of NIA, the date strong. Crudely engraved obverse bust, in a style more reminiscent of the larger style found on the English gold guinea coinage, thus the proposed family name. Large letter and date punches. Medium brown, lightly rough and with scattered marks, including a deeper scratch through the BE of HIBERNIA to the crown. A nicely-crude piece, the family may be published in the next volume of the counterfeit series.