Obverse Legend: GEORGIVS_III.REX
Obverse Type: bust of George III l.

Reverse Legend: BRITAN_NIA
Reverse Type: Britannia std.l. on globe, holding sprig and spear, shield rests at her side

1/2 penny of Machin, Thomas, Newburgh, United States, New York. 1975.117.32

Summary
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Descriptive Information

Object Type: Counterfeit
Date on Object: 1788
Denomination: 1/2 penny
Measurements: 28 mm
Weight: 6.91 grams
Department: United States

References

Seaby.3774cf

Breen.997

Vlack.23-88A

Kleeberg, AJN 7-8 (1995-6), No. 25

Administrative History

Image Sponsor:

Sydney F. Martin and Roger S. Siboni

Index Terms

Personal Names:

Person: George III

Political Entities:

Issuer: Machin, Thomas

Geographical Locations:

Region: United States
Locality: New York
Mint: Newburgh

Subjects:

Category: USA--Pre-Federal--Machin's Mills

External Links

Nomisma: http://nomisma.org/id/newburgh_new_york

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