King George II 1745?

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lawsonland

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• Apr 24, 2017

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Stopped by an old hunting ground were some large coppers were found.
Wasn't expecting to find anything but found a King George.
Front side is not bad but the back is completely worn so no date.
Looking at the lettering and the head ribbon I think its a 1745

 

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cellrdwellr

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• Apr 24, 2017

• #2

Nice find!

 

SueK

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• Apr 24, 2017

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Wow. Amazing to find something that old. Nice find.

 

Sailor Return

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• Apr 26, 2017

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From East of the Pond
Yep, a George II halfpenny ( Haypny!). Could be 1740-1745.Well found, sir ( or madam!)
KeithM

 

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• Apr 26, 2017

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Very nice old coppuh!