1775 Contemporary Counterfeit English Halfpenny. George III Type--Triple Struck--EF-40.123.3 grains. A visually dramatic piece, both the second and third strikes are off center to 7 oclock. The second is off center approximately 60%, while the second envelops it with an approximately 30% off center impression. An area of nearly blank planchet at the upper reverse is an indent from a blank planchet that was also involved in creation of this spectacular error. Both the first and third strikes are quite sharply defined where clear, with two full dates present on the reverse. Dark copper surfaces are microporous, yet free of significant marks with strong visual appeal.
