Cherrypicker's Group of British Counterfeit Halfpence. This group of two dozen Fine to VF 1775 contemporary counterfeit British halfpence provides an excellent opportunity for the variety hunter. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15554 (realized $504). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12032
Cherrypicker's Group of British Counterfeit Halfpence. This group of two dozen Fine to VF 1775 contemporary counterfeit British halfpence provides an excellent opportunity for the variety hunter. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15554 (realized $504). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12032
1775 British Contemporary Counterfeit Halfpence Lot. The half-dozen pieces in this lot grade VF to AU and include an example from the "British Toon" family, another from the "Georgivs Truimpho" family, and a representative of the "Long Neck" family. Three others await further identification. Each of these pieces exhibits pleasing brown surfaces and has excellent eye appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15553 (realized $264). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12024
1775 British Contemporary Counterfeit Halfpence Lot. The half-dozen pieces in this lot grade VF to AU and include an example from the "British Toon" family, another from the "Georgivs Truimpho" family, and a representative of the "Long Neck" family. Three others await further identification. Each of these pieces exhibits pleasing brown surfaces and has excellent eye appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15553 (realized $264). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12024
1775 Contemporary Counterfeit British Halfpenny, Unc. A second wonderful example that retains traces of mint red on both sides. This lovely example has glossy olive-brown surfaces and full cartwheel luster. From an unidentified family. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15552 (realized $132). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12014
1775 Contemporary Counterfeit British Halfpenny, Unc. A second wonderful example that retains traces of mint red on both sides. This lovely example has glossy olive-brown surfaces and full cartwheel luster. From an unidentified family. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15552 (realized $132). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12014
1775 Contemporary Counterfeit British Halfpenny, Unc. An extraordinary piece that retains faint traces of mint red on the reverse. Full cartwheel luster is present on the glossy olive-brown surfaces of this remarkable example. The family is unidentified. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15551 (realized $264). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12013
1775 Contemporary Counterfeit British Halfpenny, Unc. An extraordinary piece that retains faint traces of mint red on the reverse. Full cartwheel luster is present on the glossy olive-brown surfaces of this remarkable example. The family is unidentified. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15551 (realized $264). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12013
1774 Contemporary Counterfeit British Halfpenny, AU. Heavy clash marks are evident on both sides of this piece that is from an unidentified family. Glossy chocolate-brown surfaces have wisps of steel-blue toning on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15550 (realized $144). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12012
1774 Contemporary Counterfeit British Halfpenny, AU. Heavy clash marks are evident on both sides of this piece that is from an unidentified family. Glossy chocolate-brown surfaces have wisps of steel-blue toning on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15550 (realized $144). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=12012
