clogs, die faults, et al.

[mrbadexample 985]

Blimey, that's not pretty is it? 

[RLC35 288]

David,

Here is another ugly one! This coin (1875-H Penny) had to be uncirculated when it was lost out of someone's pocket! 

[PWA 1967 1,840]

Bob.....wind your neck in.......Shows signs of being a nice coin but 

[Rob 2,998]

2 hours ago, Nordle11 said:

Just a die on its last legs, some huge die cracks going on too. A nice example of a dying die (see what I did there ) but not worth forking out £400 for one!

But if it was just the bottom leg of the E missing, then you would fork out 400. People ask 'silly prices', whatever that means, because there are people willing to pay extra for something abnormal. Every dog has its day.

You used to be able to pick up an 1839 proof set for £10-15. Today you might have to pay £180K because the market has lapped them up. Take the 1 off the front and reduce it some more and we will be approaching a realistic price based on rarity/desirability.

[1949threepence 3,366]

On 2/22/2016 at 6:45 PM, RLC35 said:

David,

Here is another ugly one! This coin (1875-H Penny) had to be uncirculated when it was lost out of someone's pocket! 

What a shame. I wonder what happened to it, Bob.

[RLC35 288]

6 minutes ago, 1949threepence said:

What a shame. I wonder what happened to it, Bob.

I would say it was a detecting find, except that the un-etched areas are too nice to have been under the earth. It must have somehow been unknowingly exposed to moisture, or some chemical while being stored.

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[1949threepence 3,366]

3 minutes ago, RLC35 said:

I would say it was a detecting find, except that the un-etched areas are too nice to have been under the earth. It must have somehow been unknowingly exposed to moisture, or some chemical while being stored.

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Yes, although, to me, it does look rather more like chemical corrosion, as opposed to water damage. Certainly not blunt trauma. 

[mrbadexample 985]

This of interest to any of you?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GB-ERROR-2-PENCE-1997-COPPER-UNC-201C-BY-COINMOUNTAIN-/371554890818

[Nordle11 564]

Get ready for your eyes to hurt.

 

[bhx7 222]

I like that one Matt. Where did you dig that one up from?

[Nordle11 564]

Was listed on eBay this morning. After a bit of negotiating it should be on it's way to me tomorrow  

[PWA 1967 1,840]

Thats quality 

Not my thing but i would of bought that..........infact Matt think you should sell it me .

[Nordle11 564]

Mine all mine

Although I have to look at it with one eye closed or my head starts to spin haha

[PWA 1967 1,840]

Whats the other side like Matt ?.

[Nordle11 564]

Bog standard

[PWA 1967 1,840]

46 minutes ago, Nordle11 said:

Mine all mine

Although I have to look at it with one eye closed or my head starts to spin haha

Dont get greedy or you will be.......Joining the caravan.........

[Nordle11 564]

[bhx7 222]

1 hour ago, Nordle11 said:

Was listed on eBay this morning. After a bit of negotiating it should be on it's way to me tomorrow  

Great buy! Was out this morning so never saw any of the new listings! Great addition to your error collection ?

[davidrj 194]

Another ugly one, but only 99p - finally got a filled 5 1915 penny

David

[Nordle11 564]

That's a good example David, shame about the coin's state. I'm still on the lookout. The blocked 5 and a half decent recessed ear are on the list for this year.

[terrysoldpennies 691]

6 minutes ago, davidrj said:

Another ugly one, but only 99p - finally got a filled 5 1915 penny

David

Much rarer than people think , with my one yours is only the third one I have ever seen  Terry

[Nordle11 564]

5 minutes ago, terrysoldpennies said:

Much rarer than people think , with my one yours is only the third one I have ever seen  Terry

There's a couple of different shots in the VR Court survey as far as I can remember, in different transitions of clogging.

[terrysoldpennies 691]

yes I think your right , but the ones I've seen were the complete blockage , so probably the more common   Terry

[davidrj 194]

7 hours ago, Nordle11 said:

There's a couple of different shots in the VR Court survey as far as I can remember, in different transitions of clogging.

here's what he wrote

mine appears to be the barred 5 he describes.

It's the 1920 filled 2 that he shows 3 stages of fill for, he also lists a filled 2 for 1921 but no illustration

Edited March 10, 2016 by davidrj

[Nordle11 564]

Thanks, I'm mixing up the dates then.

Also there's a filled 2 for 1932 as per Brian's coin, I think it's also in this thread.