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<p>[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1216584, member: 22729"]It's possible that PCGS made an error, they're not perfect. There are some differences between the Farthing and Halfpenny, but yours is so worn you may not be able to see them. Starting about 7 o'clock on the obverse (portrait side) of both types is a phrase which reads "The Restorer Of Commerce". The last "R" of restorer is much smaller than the other letters on the Halfpenny. Apparently, this was the only way the diesinker could fit all of the text around the rim without the words "Restorer" and "Of" running together. Also, Pitt's hair is flatter on the back of his head and his face is fuller on the Halfpenny than on the Farthing. The Halfpenny also appears to have a plain edge around the rim as opposed to reeding on the Farthing's rim. Unfortunately, these details may all be worn off. Take a close look and see if any of these diagnostics are present. Good luck ShutEye.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bruce[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BRandM, post: 1216584, member: 22729"]It's possible that PCGS made an error, they're not perfect. There are some differences between the Farthing and Halfpenny, but yours is so worn you may not be able to see them. Starting about 7 o'clock on the obverse (portrait side) of both types is a phrase which reads "The Restorer Of Commerce". The last "R" of restorer is much smaller than the other letters on the Halfpenny. Apparently, this was the only way the diesinker could fit all of the text around the rim without the words "Restorer" and "Of" running together. Also, Pitt's hair is flatter on the back of his head and his face is fuller on the Halfpenny than on the Farthing. The Halfpenny also appears to have a plain edge around the rim as opposed to reeding on the Farthing's rim. Unfortunately, these details may all be worn off. Take a close look and see if any of these diagnostics are present. Good luck ShutEye. Bruce[/QUOTE]
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