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Rick2020

1889 penny with C in Victoria not looking right

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When I look at this 1889 penny the C in VICTORIA just doesnt look right(to me at least). The CT relationship especially. Is the C angle a bit off?

Or am I seeing things?

Regards to all

1889 penny C.jpg

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You certainly like this polish seller, but the C looks normal to me

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6 hours ago, Rick2020 said:

When I look at this 1889 penny the C in VICTORIA just doesnt look right(to me at least). The CT relationship especially. Is the C angle a bit off?

Or am I seeing things?

Regards to all

1889 penny C.jpg

Hmmm - the top of the C does look a little squashed up towards the T. Have checked my 1889's and they look more regular.

Maybe an optical illusion.

 

Edited by 1949threepence

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Here's one of my 1889's. I was hoping to get them both on, but the saved image only shows the one fully.

 

 

 

 

penny 1889 C.jpg

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Here's the other one, slightly shaded to emphasise the lettering, and turned to one side.

Having compared them with yours, I have to conclude that your example is not quite as it should be. The letter spacing definitely looks different.

 

penny 1889 D.jpg

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Thanks. That looks normal, plus all the 1889's have the same reverse (N)

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16 hours ago, Rick2020 said:

how do you think I should describe it?Squashed or rotated C?...

Your call, but if you are planning to sell, don't forget to acknowledge and thank the buyer. Courtesy goes a long way, if you get my drift ;)  

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I have just had a look at my own both 14 & 15 leaves and numerous pictures of others.

IMO for what its worth i just think it is normal :)

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