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A Quartet of 1773-dated George III British Halfpence.

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A Quartet of 1773-dated George III British Halfpence.
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This item SOLD at 2024 Jan 20 @ 19:46UTC-6 : CST/MDT
A Quartet of 1773-dated George III British Halfpence.Two definite regal pieces, purchased as counterfeit, understandable as die work was occasionally crude for regal issues of this year. and two coins that may be counterfeits but need further research. Included are: 1) Regal, Good, very worn, about half the legends visible (138.6 grains). 2) Regal, VG/Fine, lightly rough at the lower left obverse but good detail (146.2 grains). 3) Possible counterfeit, Fine, legends look a bit off to be regal, though fabric is good, light olive with some staining and verdigris on reverse (136.8 grains). 4) Possible counterfeit, VG, dark and rough, likely a grounder, off-center slightly to 3:00, style not quite up to regal quality, lighter weight (105.0 grains). Four coins in the lot.