COLONIAL AMERICA. Virginia. 1773. Copper halfpenny. 24 mm. Bust of George III right; GEORGIVS • III • REX • (E high in GEORGIVS) / Arms, seven harp strings; 17 – 73 divided by crown; VIRGI – NIA. Newman 22-S. W-1550. NGC MS 63BN. Red in obverse legends and substantial on reverse; rarer variety. Photographed through plastic (light scratches visible in photo are in plastic, not coin).