George III. Farthing. 1775. Counterfeit/Evasion Condition:VF With Gilt portrait

With Gilt portrait

supplied in an original box from a military tailors

and on his discharge from the army in 1918 through sickness

otherwise fine

Roma seated left on cuirass and shields

George III. Farthing. 1775. Counterfeit/Evasion Condition:VF With Gilt portraitThis is an excellent example and a very good counterfeit when compared to the genuine item, with the major difference being the weight (2. 67g) and striking weaknesses. Also the date and lettering are larger than normal. Good very fine for the type, struck in an unknown alloy that appears to be lighter in colour than normal, and unusual in this condition. Also a second similar in VF (2. 85g)