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New Member
Australia
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Hi Iv'e been collecting Australian pre decimal coins for approx two years mainly Penny's cause their the only ones affordable to me ,Anyway I have come across a half penny which really stands out to be quite different to the others ,I have done a little research on the type of error and can't seem to be able to identify it . The photo's Iv'e provided of a normal and not so normal 1954 half penny are attached and any feedback would be appreciated .  Edited by stash
02/17/2013 11:31 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
750 Posts |
 to CCF stash! Looks interesting ... Could you take a closeup of just the error side by itself? Crop any extra around the border out using paint or something so we can see it as large as possible. Cheers |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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The obverse of the right hand coin looks as though it's had something with a serrated edge smashed into it, judging by all the little gouges in the surface which are in a circle, so sorry, not an error. This is called PMD, ie Post Mint Damage.  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Valued Member
Australia
216 Posts |
hmm... A bottle top maybe. I'm thinking the bottle opener kind not the twist top sort. Not sure about the size difference though.  |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
5385 Posts |
I thought beer bottle top initially, but the diameter is way too small. Maybe a tiny bottle of beer (or whatever) like they have in Motels. Who'd want such a small sip of beer though?  Beats me! It 100% PMD, no matter how it was done. life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
To C.C.F. I would agree with PMD, boredom can make people do some crazy things.! Continued success with your collecting.!  |
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New Member
 Australia
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Well Talk about a party pooper ,I thought I'd Hit the big one ,Well will put it in the junk pile and move along ,,,,Thanks Guys
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
  Took this pic today 1954 Halfpenny Die Crack and Figure 4 leaning right.! |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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It looks like a "coke bottle top" coin to me.
Sorry mate.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Nice crack rob. The 4 is really leaning. I'll have to have a look at mine for that one.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
Thanks Matt. I went through my 54's yesterday and found that those with the leaning '4' also seemed to have die cracks as well.? Alao found a 52 with a Cud that is not mentioned in the book.!! |
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New Member
Australia
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When you say 'in the book', what book is that? Sounds interesting..:) Thanks :)
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
Bonny- the book I use for all die cracks, errors etc. is Rennicks- Australian Pre-Decimal Coin Errors by Ian McConnelly. Available from most coin dealers and if easier on ebay. With some early coins having any one of 60 or 70 errors (or none at all) this book certainly is helpful. If you can' t get a copy just post a pic and I or many others will assist.! |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Robster  Quote:Alao found a 52 with a Cud that is not mentioned in the book.!! Alao .... geez that's getting close to where Jeff is! Fancy a whole village finding a Cud. (Sorry Robster  , thought it a small improvement on Enworb's "fart a gram"  ). PS: Love the tilted 4 Bonny You can probably also pick up a copy at the local library. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It looks to me like possibly a hole saw was attempted, it probably shot out and the person gave up trying to cute a hole into the middle of it
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
674 Posts |
  1952 Halfpenny Cud at 6 O'clock on Obverse.! Model refused to take a bath before photo shoot.! |
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