✅ SOLVED Counterfeit KGIII?

[Z.K.]

Hi there

I'm wondering if I have a counterfeit KGIII on my hands. I found this in a cornfield a dozen yards away from a strong, detailed 1735 KGII. This is my first KGIII. Hopefully some of you kind folks with the interest and expertise can weigh in.

The weight is very low, planchet appears poor, and the diameter seems off even accounting for some edge loss. Also, the lips seem very prominent. All this together led me to learning more about Machin's Mills. Based on what my admittedly novice eyes are seeing, I've come up with two possible varieties:

1771 Vlack 3-71B
1787 Vlack 21-87D

That said, I'm confused by a possible stop preceding the "III," though this might just be corrosion? Am I on the right track?

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

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[Iron Patch]

Unfortunately too far gone. No one will be able to answer this.

 

[Z.K.]

Unfortunately too far gone. No one will be able to answer this.

Thanks for weighing in, IP. Too far gone to determine if it is genuine or counterfeit, or to distinguish among counterfeits? I'm presuming you meant the former, but would appreciate clarification.

Best,

Ken

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks for weighing in, IP. Too far gone to determine if it is genuine or counterfeit, or to distinguish among counterfeits? I'm presuming you meant the former, but would appreciate clarification.

Best,

Ken

Too far gone to start anywhere. Chances are likely counterfeit, but time to dig a better one!

 

[Z.K.]

Too far gone to start anywhere. Chances are likely counterfeit, but time to dig a better one!

Aye-aye, Cap'n! (knuckle to nose, gets detector, heads out door)

 

[Iron Patch]

Aye-aye, Cap'n! (knuckle to nose, gets detector, heads out door)

I have many that look like that.... far more than the nice ones! But a few keepers.

 

[nsdq]

Hate to see old coins in that shape. But still a good find

 

[CRUSADER]

Too far gone to start anywhere. Chances are likely counterfeit, but time to dig a better one!

I agree a high chance but any further thoughts on variety is guess work.