Coin and Token? ID? SOLVED

[dirt diva]

Found these two today.Just rinsed with water.Can't see any dates.Is the one with hole a token or coin
Any info on them.Thanks

 

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[Swingit]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

King George copper I think not shure on the year but someome will
HH!! Swingit

 

[DD-777]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

Definitely a King George copper (coin) - sorry, no help with the date but I'm sure one of the other guys will chime in on this one in a little bit. Cool find regardless...

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

King George III Halfpenny. 1770-1775

 

[DD-777]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

King George III Halfpenny. 1770-1775

 

[Arthur Neto]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

The bottom one is the 1722 Great Britain farthing, I believe

 

[Evolution]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

They are both King George III halfpennies. Iron Patch is correct. Nice finds.

 

[dirt diva]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

Thanks for all info.The first one with hole is thin copper,the other one is thick heavy metal.
Why the difference?

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

Thanks for all info.The first one with hole is thin copper,the other one is thick heavy metal.
Why the difference?

Because they are counterfeits, and hence under-weight.

 

[dirt diva]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

Thanks for all info.The first one with hole is thin copper,the other one is thick heavy metal.
Why the difference?

Because they are counterfeits, and hence under-weight.

Oh well Thanks for all the help As I know nothing about coins.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

Thanks for all info.The first one with hole is thin copper,the other one is thick heavy metal.
Why the difference?

Because they are counterfeits, and hence under-weight.

Oh well Thanks for all the help As I know nothing about coins.

I think he means they are very old counterfeits. Counterfeiting was very common back in those days. Very nice finds Diva. http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/CtfBrit.intro.html

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Coin and Token? ID?

Thanks for all info.The first one with hole is thin copper,the other one is thick heavy metal.
Why the difference?

Because they are counterfeits, and hence under-weight.

Oh well Thanks for all the help As I know nothing about coins.

I think he means they are very old counterfeits. Counterfeiting was very common back in those days.

Yes, this is a 1700's counterfeit--not a modern copy...still a 200+ year old find.

 

[montcalm]

Just add 9 years later :-)the first one thin is a counterfeit( non official call non regal) 5-6 -7grams but the second one look like a regal one or official probably around 10 grams