clogs, die faults, et al.

[bhx7 222]

Here is a quick pic taken with my phone.

[Nordle11 564]

Yeah same coin, what a shame  Big gash to the left of the second N in PENNY

Looks like he had gunk on his camera which blocked out the tooth, and the crud in the 2 made it look filled in the first pictures, I assume.

[bhx7 222]

Gutted, but was less than £2 so not a problem in that sense!

[Nordle11 564]

Always worth a gamble for things like that, would've been the first clogged 2 of that year.

[bhx7 222]

Here is that hollowed out Victoria half penny. Its got more detail than can be seen. shame really!

Edited February 17, 2016 by bhx7

[bhx7 222]

Turns out I had a 1932 with filled in 2 all along! Not quite as dramatic but definately filled.

[Nordle11 564]

What're the odds  I'll be stealing a screenshot if you don't mind?

[bhx7 222]

Will do some decent close-ups and microscope shots Matt. This was quick with my phone. Cheers Brian

[Nordle11 564]

Thanks Brian and good spot!

[davidrj 194]

I'm still looking for filled 5 1915 penny, but I have 1915 with this cud on the 9 with a die crack

[Nordle11 564]

I find the 1915 filled 5 quite a difficult one to get an example of. That one you've posted David was definitely on its last legs, another die crack at 7 o'clock and the teeth around the bottom are almost resembling beads they're that clogged up!

[terrysoldpennies 691]

Jerry , its as you say about the 1915 clogged 5. I bought one four years back for £15, and at the time I thought, have I paid to much , but I haven't seen another for sale since   Terry

[bhx7 222]

I am still looking for the blocked "2" 1922 penny. Hadn't realised there was a blocked "5" 1915. Will have to dive into the penny bags and see if I can be lucky ??. Think this maybe a nice side collection.

[terrysoldpennies 691]

bh.  pic.

[Nordle11 564]

Here's a picture of one for comparison. Might be a big photo I can't get it smaller on the iPad..

[mrbadexample 985]

On 2/3/2016 at 1:12 PM, mrbadexample said:

I've had a couple of these too - 1920 and 1913. I've just been to look for them and they're not where I thought they were so I'm not sure what I've done with them. Mind you, my overspill pile needs a bit of sorting. 

Found 'em.

1920:

[mrbadexample 985]

And 1913 (would this not pre-date the theory that brass shell casings were added to the mix?): 

[terrysoldpennies 691]

This could be gold plating wearing off ?    Terry

[mrbadexample 985]

Think it's some kind of lamination error Terry. Was discussed on about page 4 of this thread but it took me a while to find mine.

[mrbadexample 985]

I'm not after buying this, but wondered what you lot thought of this penny? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1860-PENNY-MANY-OF-THE-LETTERS-WEAK-OR-MISSING-PARTS-BRITISH-COIN-VICTORIA-/361451067530

I'd want a nice one, if it was me.

[davidrj 194]

If we are showing really ugly pennies, thoughts on this one. A 1919 KN with severe dandruff, flakes have fallen off both sides, some patches showing lustre. Some have suggested fire damage, but I'm more inclined to think severe lamination problems

Whatever the history, it's a shame - would have been a decent grade for a 1919 KN otherwise

Edited February 22, 2016 by davidrj

[Nordle11 564]

2 hours ago, mrbadexample said:

I'm not after buying this, but wondered what you lot thought of this penny? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1860-PENNY-MANY-OF-THE-LETTERS-WEAK-OR-MISSING-PARTS-BRITISH-COIN-VICTORIA-/361451067530

I'd want a nice one, if it was me.

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!

[Nordle11 564]

30 minutes ago, davidrj said:

If we are showing really ugly pennies, thoughts on this one. A 1919 KN with severe dandruff, flakes have fallen off both sides, some patches showing lustre. Some have suggested fire damage, but I'm more inclined to think severe lamination problems

Not sure what to make of that one David, I don't think I've seen a fire damaged coin before but you'd think it would blacken? Does the white gunk on it come off if you rub it?

[davidrj 194]

18 minutes ago, Nordle11 said:

Not sure what to make of that one David, I don't think I've seen a fire damaged coin before but you'd think it would blacken? Does the white gunk on it come off if you rub it?

The white gunk is actually shiny bronze

[Nordle11 564]

I'm not sure TBH, I would go with some sort of corrosion though as it's over the whole coin.