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The problem with the shuv--ha'penny theory is that it's always the reverse that wears flat - obverses (Ed VII Geo V) were rarely worn that badly, and were a grade and a half better at least. The real cause of the problem was 1) the depth of the Geo V portrait and 2) the shallow reverse rims. Rims were better on pennies and farthings which didn't suffer so badly.

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I have found OH viccies and Edward VII heavily worn both sides,to the extent of your average 1890's pennies

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On ‎23‎/‎06‎/‎2017 at 11:41 PM, Stuntman said:

Wow, an 1820 shilling received in change!  That must have been very exciting to someone with an interest in coins.   The coin clearly found an appropriate custodian.

It was indeed a real thrill when I spotted it in my hand. As I said before though, because the sizes of our silver coinage were the same for many, many years, the chances of this happening were greater. Wouldn't happen today!

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Not a coin , but got a nice condition clydesdale bank fiver from 1996 in my change last month .They have been withdrawn from circulation for a good while , but I happily pocketed it .

Obviously not been circulating for 21 years .

 

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