One for the copper guys...

[Kevo_DFX]

I'm trying to ID these myself, I don't quite trust myself yet.

My guess is George II Young Bust Halfpenny 1729 to 1754. Size is 28mm.

Thanks,
Kevo

 

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[Iron Patch]

Yes, but 1729-39. Looks like a little something extra going on with the "N" on your coin, but hard to tell from a picture. Many contemporary counterfeits of these so there's often small differences.

 

[Kevo_DFX]

Thanks IP!.. There is definitely something extra going on with the N. It almost looks like it was double stamped with a B? Anyway, just for my knowledge, how could you tell it was 1729-39 instead of 54?

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks IP!.. There is definitely something extra going on with the N. It almost looks like it was double stamped with a B? Anyway, just for my knowledge, how could you tell it was 1729-39 instead of 54?

Actually, that i believe is a CT copper. Look over the bust of George, looks like you can see the "CO" in Connecticut. That would explain the funny N, it's not one.

What fooled me is the style of the bust is very similar you the George II young bust but I wasn't completely convinced it was a British halfpenny because it didn't look like an N.

 

[Iron Patch]

Anyway, just for my knowledge, how could you tell it was 1729-39 instead of 54?

The bust changed to the old head in 1740.

 

[Kevo_DFX]

You're absolutely right! In my hand I can clearly see the Auctori on the Obverse and the INDE on the reverse. There also seems to be a die crack between the D and the E in INDE. I'm going to leave this unsolved for a bit, maybe someone will chime in on a variety. I'm going to try to get better pictures, there's a lot more detail in person.

 

[Iron Patch]

You're absolutely right! In my hand I can clearly see the Auctori on the Obverse and the INDE on the reverse. There also seems to be a die crack between the D and the E in INDE. I'm going to leave this unsolved for a bit, maybe someone will chime in on a variety. I'm going to try to get better pictures, there's a lot more detail in person.

So many are so close it's probably impossible to ID it. A distinct die crack could make it possible, but even if you happen to stumble upon the same variety there's no guarantee it would also have the crack.