1776 Half penny

[Danz 9]

Hi all. I have what I believe is a 1776 half penny. I know RM didn't mint any but are they a common evasion type. Cheers Dan.

[Charlie 8]

Do you have any photos? I'd be interested to see. 

[rooneydog 9]

I found a small piece about them on here 

 

http://www.predecimal.com/forged/georgeiiip2.htm

 

or it could be a rare Machin Mills type 

[Danz 9]

I'm trying to get one but keeps saying to big. Reduced it 328KB but still won't let me.

[Danz 9]

Can't get the microscope pic up.

[Danz 9]

1776 hp (2) - Copy.bmp

[Danz 9]

[Charlie 8]

The top tail of the end digit looks like it could be a 6, im not 100% convinced,  but looks too rounded to be a 5? 

[Danz 9]

It is of poor quality but under loop looks like 6. The top of up tail just ends facing up. Pics not great and like you said "looks too rounded".

Edited March 7, 2016 by Danz

[copper123 1,504]

Americans love 1776 halfpennies

[Charlie 8]

8 hours ago, copper123 said:

Americans love 1776 halfpennies

Important year in American history. 

[copper123 1,504]

And the UK's , Bye  bye USA! LOL

[Guest 1776 Half penny]

I believe I have a 1776 half penny. Be interested to know what anyone thinks and what it's worth.