Counter stamped KG 1 Half Penny

[je177]

Found this coin a while back in either Southeastern MA or RI. It was unidentifiable until it was cleaned more than I was usually do. It seems to be a KG 1 (1717-1724) half penny as a handful of details can be matched up and the diameter is correct. Can’t really make out the date unfortunately. What’s interesting is what seems to be counter stamps on the reverse. I would love to hear any ideas as to why it would be stamped. Thanks for looking!



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[A2coins]

It does not look to be the same coin to me at all Then the pics arent very clear on my computer are you sure about these 2 coins being the same.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

It does look to be similar JE, but as Tommy already suggested I have doubts your coin find is a KG 1 Half Penny.

Wish I could be of more help,
Dave

 

[filmiracl]

I'm confused by the two comments... to me, it's clearly a KGI? Am I missing something? With that said, I have no real input in regards to the counterstamp.

 

[HuntinDog]

I would say your ID is correct.
The counter stamps are ??

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap, what we call the 'dump issue'.

It's been hammered with something but not what I would descibe as counter-marked/stamped.

 

[je177]

Thanks for all the replies. I clearly see the resemblance to the KGI half penny shown on the right. I am no expert by any means so I welcome all opinions. Would like to hear more. Thanks!

 

[unclemac]

there were so many KG's, evasion tokens, that this is clearly one of that type. Any colonial found here is awesome.

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks for all the replies. I clearly see the resemblance to the KGI half penny shown on the right. I am no expert by any means so I welcome all opinions. Would like to hear more. Thanks!

I'm not too sure what more you want to hear. It is clearly the coin you referenced & what I called the 'Dump Issue' which have the large flans, no other coins do. The punch marks have no visible meaning, & can't be explained other than someone bored, maybe...

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Have you tried shining a light on the stamps at different angles? You may be able to see a bit more detail that way if there's any left.

I've always wanted to find a counterstamped coin, but no luck yet. My understanding though is they were most commonly done by merchants as advertisements...