Is this a contemporary counterfeit George III Halfpenny 1773?

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craggers1969
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Posted: 14 Sep 2021, 20:29 #
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Hi, thanks for letting me join.
I acquired this coin last year as a Regal Halfpenny but I believe it to a contemporary counterfeit of a George III Halfpenny 1773.
harryg
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Posted: 14 Sep 2021, 22:37 #
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Welcome to Numista. Please provide better photos of both obverse and reverse, preferably on a white background, as well as weight and diameter if possible so that members will be better able to answer your question.
craggers1969
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Posted: 14 Sep 2021, 22:41 #
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Will do thanks, will add to post tomorrow with better images and coin data. Thanks
craggers1969
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Posted: 14 Sep 2021, 22:48 #
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it weighs 8 grams and measures 27mm
Thankyou 👍
harryg
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Posted: 18 Sep 2021, 02:27 #
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Quote: "craggers1969"​
​it weighs 8 grams and measures 27mm
​Thankyou 👍
​I am no expert but everything seems to be wrong with your example. Contemporary fake? I have no clue but it looks like a very poor fake to me. Lets see what our British experts say.

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Frenchlover Catalogue referee
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Posted: 19 Sep 2021, 23:52 #
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Most of half pennies you find in USA are contemporary counterfeit (Birmingham copper)
Reference website : The coins of Colonial and Early America
Reference book : Vlack
Referee of south atlantic islands
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