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Afternoon all, This one just popped through my letterbox. Quite pleased with it. What would you consider it's grade to be? I'd say gVF, perhaps aEF maybe, at a push?. Also, under closer examination, the outline of Victoria's face can be seen starting at the point of Britannia's left knee. Is this usual? Thanks for any suggestions.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Solid EF (Sheldon), perhaps even AU. Great looker.  to the CCF! |
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Solid EF (Sheldon), perhaps even AU. Great looker. Cheers Frog. One or two more dinks than on the original pics, but purty nonetheless.  |
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And full English EF too. The ghosting of her majesty on Britannias knee was overstriking by the dies, the penny afterall was quite thin!
The 1870s was a time when knew and stronger machines were introduced and many of the coins of this era were experimental. This overpunching was probably not serious enough.
Great coin!
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Yeah, the reverse seems to be a solid AU judging by no wear on her fingers but the obverse is a little more worn on the hair so I'd say EF on it, but overall a very nice example of a common date halfpenny. |
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And full English EF too. The ghosting of her majesty on Britannias knee was overstriking by the dies, the penny afterall was quite thin! Ah, thanks Prince, I thought it might have been something to do with the dies. Interesting little quirk. Quote:
but the obverse is a little more worn on the hair Indeed, after a closer examination in hand it lacks definition. Much obliged to you. |
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And full English EF too.  When you collect these by date, you realise how difficult to find Bun Halfpennies are in this sort of condition. Lovely coin!  |
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Nice coin - looks like a 14+J2/Freeman 332 I think.
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Nice coin - looks like a 14+J2/Freeman 332 I think. Interesting. I use Spink as guide, but see the Freeman being used as a yardstick more frequently. Which book is this relating to please? Is it 'The Bronze coinage of Great Britain'? |
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Yes that's the one - there was a reprint in 2016 which is the most recent version.
I don't think Spink goes into as much detail (though I don't have a Spink so I don't know for sure).
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Yes that's the one - there was a reprint in 2016 which is the most recent version. Cheers Mr T. Got this book yesterday. Shame the images are all in black and white, but for reference purposes it looks quite good. Cheers |
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Very little wear. AU-50 and all original.
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