George III - Contemporary Forgery Halfpenny - 1730 (sic) > Lot No. 061

Description:
Dated 1730 (but type of George III, 1770-1775). Imitative of regal issue, dies ↑↓. Obv: with GIVE US.PEACE. legend. Rev: Britannia seated with date 1730 below with PITT FOR EVER legend.

Measurements:
7.48 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
S.-; Atkins - (but cf. Atkins 252 with date 1770).

Provenance:
Ex Cockayne collection.

Estimate: £90 - 120 (EUR 110 - 140; USD 140 - 190)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £70