George III. 1760-1820. Copper halfpenny. 7.91 gm. 28 mm. Contemporary counterfeit of better style. 1775. His laureate and cuirassed bust right; GEORGIVS • III • REX • around / A slightly elongated Britannia seated left; BRITANNIA around; 1775 in exergue. S. 3774 type. Good Very Fine; attractive dark brown.

Counterfeit copies resembling official coinage were produced both because small change was in short supply and short weight brought a bit of profit.