KGIII? Counterfeit? Tory Copper? Other?

Underwonder

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In the woods of RI I found this coin that is so worn I can barely distinguish outlines using foil rubbings. My best guess is a King George III half penny as it looks like the profile is facing right, and the reverse has a woman with her arms up, elbows bent....putting it at around 1770-1775.
United Kingdom Halfpenny coins ordered by Mint Year - The Coin Database

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However, I have read that counterfeits were rampant at this time and I suspect this may be a counterfeit as well. It seems smaller and lighter than it should be.
Width: 25.6 mm
Weight: 6.25 grams or 96 grains

https://coins.nd.edu/colcoin/colcoinintros/CtfBrit.intro.html

Maybe I have been looking it it too long as I now see the profile in the incoming stormy sky!ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1536729683.597379.jpg

Here are the rest of the finds...quite a mixture..but the coin is the best!
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Any input or other ideas of what the coin might be are welcome as I am just offering my best guess as to what it is.
 

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Nice finds! :icon_thumleft: I'm sure someone who knows their coins will offer their input.
 

Thanks Whyme! Funny name BTW. Most if us have felt like that at one time or another...
 

Congratualtions on the nice finds! :occasion14:
 

Great day.Congrats :icon_thumleft:
 

Nice assortment of finds. Looks like a lot of digging. Congrats
 

So, is this a KGIII counterfeit anyone with more experience in coin ID? Thanks!
 

great hunt I hope the coin is the real deal
 

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