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Liam

1853 Halfpenny

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Hi all,

Sorry if this has been discussed before but I'm just wondering, how can you tell the difference between a normal and proof 1853 halfpenny? Looking at images online hasn't made it any clearer (maybe my computer screen/ glasses just need a wipe!). I've attached an image of my example (still not quite got this photography lark) if somebody could tell me whether it's a normal one or not please! 

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Looks normal to me. A nice one though. :)

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Agreed looks like a normal CHP1853.

I think without exception the Obv die used for the Proofs, O in VICTORIA is doubled and gives the impression of two vertical lines on the side of O, with an open gap at the bottom, and the 8 in the date is doubled to the left giving the impression of 'hooks' on the left side of both top and bottom loops, the image is not as clear as I would like, shows the features described

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You can count the number of proofs on one hand or so. Not the best picture, but this is the ex-Norweb coin. In the hand, proofs and currency are like chalk and cheese.

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Thanks for the replies! I did imagine imagine it would just be a normal one but having never seen a proof in hand I thought I best make sure!

 

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