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LOT 3580
Great Britain. Hanover, time George II to George III CU 'Halfpenny'. 1727-1820.
Counterfeit BRITANNIA issue of George III. Dated 1775. GEORGIVS · III · REX ·, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / BRITAN-NIA ·, Britannia seated left on globe, holding olive branch and sceptre; Union shield to right. Cf. Ringo 5920. Fine.(6.05gr, 27mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
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LOT 3580
Great Britain. Hanover, time George II to George III CU 'Halfpenny'.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
