Counterfeit Hibernia George III ha' penny on Ebay
MSD61
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I was looking threw ebay this moring and ran across this auction. I am not sure if the seller realizes that this is a counterfeit George ha' penny. He has it listed as a George II halfpence which this is not. This in fact is a counterfeit George III ha' penny. What gives it away is the
poorly engraved laurel leaves on the bust and the poor quality of the bust itself. I have posted an image of a true specimen of this coin for you to compare with the seller's coin. Even in the condition of the seller's coin you can see the stark differences in the bust area. Mostly in the area around the chin, nose and truncation of George and also the laurel leaves. I have also included an image of a George II half as well.
I just wanted to give the forum members a heads up. These 1766 Ha' pennies were widely counterfeited at the time they were struck and later. I have sent an email to the seller to let him know if he is even concerned.
Link
Seller's Coin
Real George III Ha' Penny
George II Half
poorly engraved laurel leaves on the bust and the poor quality of the bust itself. I have posted an image of a true specimen of this coin for you to compare with the seller's coin. Even in the condition of the seller's coin you can see the stark differences in the bust area. Mostly in the area around the chin, nose and truncation of George and also the laurel leaves. I have also included an image of a George II half as well.
I just wanted to give the forum members a heads up. These 1766 Ha' pennies were widely counterfeited at the time they were struck and later. I have sent an email to the seller to let him know if he is even concerned.
Link
Seller's Coin
Real George III Ha' Penny
George II Half
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... I need all the help I can get in that area, too
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And I agree, as a counterfeit it's much more interesting than the same regal coinage.
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