1860 farthing - obverse 2 or 3?

[mrbadexample 985]

Happy with that Colin - I can't see it and it was only the thickness of the bar that made me think it was a possibility, compared to my 1872 and some of the pictures on your site.

[mrbadexample 985]

Ok, more confident with this one! Large 9, A/A in VICTORIA which would correspond to the die pairings 2+C recorded on your site.

Edited February 9, 2016 by mrbadexample

[Paulus 1,942]

Looks like you have transmogrified into mrGOODexample! 

[mrbadexample 985]

It's a slow and painful process. I'll mess it up again in a bit.  

[RLC35 288]

8 hours ago, Colin G. said:

Now this is where they grey gets really grey, I will not even consider a recut letter/digit, unless it is obvious to the naked eye or again an indisputable/obvious recut.

Colin,

Here's one you can see good with the naked eye...1851 D over sideways D Farthing. I sold this one a few months ago. If anyone has one they want to sell, let me know, I would like to buy another one.

 

[Colin G. 147]

Good luck with the hunt Bob...they are not an easy type to find!!!

[mrbadexample 985]

Ok Colin, hope you're still tuned in! I'm having a spot of trouble with the 1911 - hollow neck or flat neck? I think this is flat, but depending upon what angle the photo's taken from, I could be persuaded of either.

[mrbadexample 985]

[Colin G. 147]

That is not the hollow neck type, see the attached photo which should help

 

[mrbadexample 985]

Thanks again Colin. Another variation I need to add to my list of wants. 

[mrbadexample 985]

Colin, you'll be glad to know I've gone through up to 1956, and the only thing I've found that might be noteworthy is some extra metal on the base of the neck on my 1941. Have a look and see what you make of it - seen anything like it before? 

So you're off the hook now, you'll be glad to know. Who's the resident halfpenny expert I need to pester now then? 

[Paulus 1,942]

12 minutes ago, mrbadexample said:

Who's the resident halfpenny expert I need to pester now then? 

Rob!

[Rob 2,998]

What have I done to deserve this?

[Paulus 1,942]

Here's to a long and happy new numismatic friendship! 

[Nordle11 564]

[mrbadexample 985]

10 hours ago, Rob said:

What have I done to deserve this?

You've been volunteered! One volunteer is worth 10 pressed men.

You'll be pleased to know I've got far fewer halfpennies than farthings.

[mrbadexample 985]

Firstly Rob, can you direct me to your website where you've listed and photographed virtually every variety of halfpenny?

[Rob 2,998]

I've never compiled a list and image of every halfpenny as I used to use Nicholson's collection images if I needed an in the flesh example so to speak. The halfpennies I have listed are here https://www.rpcoins.co.uk/collections/half

I have other obverses and reverses as part of my collection records.

 

 

[mrbadexample 985]

1 hour ago, Rob said:

I've never compiled a list and image of every halfpenny as I used to use Nicholson's collection images if I needed an in the flesh example so to speak. The halfpennies I have listed are here https://www.rpcoins.co.uk/collections/half

I have other obverses and reverses as part of my collection records.

I was just kidding mate; I think I've been spoiled by Colin's extensive work on farthings.  

Edited February 12, 2016 by mrbadexample

[mrbadexample 985]

Colin, sorry I'm still here! I'd value your opinion on this 1865 if you'd be so kind. I think the 6 is over another 6? Seems to be something there to me. What do you think?

 

 

[davidrj 194]

Sorry to hijack the the thread, but Colin if you are here, I'd appreciate your thoughts on the 1865 I posted here

[Colin G. 147]

17 hours ago, mrbadexample said:

Colin, sorry I'm still here! I'd value your opinion on this 1865 if you'd be so kind. I think the 6 is over another 6? Seems to be something there to me. What do you think?

Yes the 6 has been recut in that example, but this occurs on a frequent basis with digits with tails, where a slight rotation becomes easily noticeable, therefore it is not something I would include on the website at present.

[mrbadexample 985]

Thanks for the second opinion Colin. I'd get it on ebay as a rare, scarce, unlisted variety  except it's my only fat 8.

[mrbadexample 985]

Got the hollow neck. Quite please with this punt on ebay, photos weren't great but at £2.16 delivered not much to lose.

 

[Nordle11 564]

Nice work Jon, so what's the indicator on this one, besides the hollow neck, or is it not as easy as the penny's I in BRITT to tooth?