1p varieties

[Mr T 169]

32 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

I didn't think Decimal would show so many differences given the manufacturing process advancements since like 1860!

Even in Australia there are a lot of decimal varieties (particularly after the introduction of the Ian Rank-Broadley obverse).

I suppose modern mints are just as interested in extending die life as the mints of last century.

[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

I guess thats possible, but after my trip to the mint, where they said they get through something like a thousand dies in a year  for certain coins, I'd be suprised if it's that rather than an error with setting up the machine for a new run.

[Mr T 169]

Maybe - I wouldn't be surprised if there are more varieties these days, though I expect a lot would be such small changes that you couldn't spot them with the naked eye as they don't hand make dies any more. They could probably easily reduce the profile by 10% without anyone noticing and strike a whole lot more coins.

[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

1972 - One set, Type A, no frosting

1974 - One Set, Type A no frosting

1975 - One set, Type A no frosting

 

[bhx7 222]

5 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

1972 - One set, Type A, no frosting

1974 - One Set, Type A no frosting

1975 - One set, Type A no frosting

 

5 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

1972 - One set, Type A, no frosting

1974 - One Set, Type A no frosting

1975 - One set, Type A no frosting

 

Thanks U.N.