Colonial "contemporary counterfeits" ?

[Circa]

Anyone here collect Colonial-era pennies or halfpennies? I have a group of halfpennies (and one odd-ball that defies classification) that I believe are so-called "contemporary counterfeit" coins produced in America in the 18th century after British coinage.

Photos can be found at http://fearnoart.com/coppercoins

I'd love to hear anyone weigh in on the halfpennies or the odd-ball (#6).

[kloccwork419]

I forget what kind of coin that is. Is not american and its not a half cent. Im almost sure its an old roman coin but cant seem to find it. I had one more clear . Soon as I get to it ill let you know

[laytonre]

could be britsh they have that layout on the back of their early coins (your side a) and flip your picture top may be bottom...cant see anything on the (b side) is it posted the way we normal look at pictures..richard

[Circa]

On the "British" and "Irish" halfpennies the obverse and reverse orient properly on a vertical axis like modern US coins. The weirdo #6 is oriented on a horizontal axis.

[RWBILLER]

Hi:
I believe they are british - check internet for sites.
I found a much later 1898 Half crown silver in the reject slot and sold for $25 the next day on ebay.
Thanks
Roger

[Circa]

I checked many sites, and they are closer to the so-called "contemporary counterfeits" produced illegally here in the mid 18th century when British coinage was in short supply and the crown had banned the colonies minting their own coins.