double struck?

[Ukstu 437]

Whats happened here. I was photographing some of my coins earlier and spotted this which i never noticed til before. Is it a double strike or a die sinking error. Its supposed to be a letter R. 

[Rob 3,002]

Probably the former, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. The following O is also doubled. but not the N

[Ukstu 437]

?Thanks was curious. See what you mean now looks like an A under the O. Not unusual i agree. Dark workshops , literacy etc. 

Edited October 4, 2017 by Ukstu

[Coinery 926]

The limb of the cross is also slightly doubled. I wonder whether it's an attempt to sink a composite R using what's available? Is the curved leg of the R an apostrophe punch I wonder? The way to explore it further is by first finding (or not finding) a second example of the die, which would then highlight whether the letter is intensional or simply doubled? That would save any speculation from the outset...then you can better unpick what is there!

 

[Ukstu 437]

I've had a brief look using Google for other images of similar reverses but drawn a blank. Its a 1a4 of Fil Aimer....Ahh i see what you mean now , yes the cross is doubled on that side so its just that portion. I need to sort out some reading glasses lol. I've been missing a lot of things recently ?

 

Edited October 4, 2017 by Ukstu

[Coinery 926]

It's certainly a distinctive R, not entirely down to a double strike I think. I believe we'll find it in part on other coins.

We'll have to keep an eye out!  

Edited October 4, 2017 by Coinery