Help with identifying Victoria1863 Penny.

[Fraxinus 0]

Hi all, I'm a Metal Detectorist and recently came across a Poor quality 1863 penny.

I noticed what appears to be a small number (looks like a 5)under neath the Number 6 of the date.

I've looked through a 15 x strength magnifier at an angle and there is definitely a number.

I'll be taking a close up of the coin later this week. but for now have a poor quality picture for you.

Any help with how to verify this coin would be helpful.

Thank you

Rob. 

[mrbadexample 985]

Welcome to the forum Rob.

I don't see a die number on your coin. That doesn't mean that there isn't anything there, just that I can't see it. You might have a hard time showing it due to the corrosion.

If there is a number it won't be directly under the 6, but below and between the 8 and 6., like this one from Tony Clayton's site.

[Bronze & Copper Collector 401]

I think I see what the OP is referring to...

Just some post minting metal damage, NOT a die number or anything like that.

As stated in the previous post, it would not be in that position/location anyway..

 

 

Edited October 1, 2018 by Bronze & Copper Collector

[Fraxinus 0]

Thank you both, I am much obliged to your knowledge. 

[Bronze & Copper Collector 401]

5 hours ago, Fraxinus said:

Thank you both, I am much obliged to your knowledge. 

A pleasure...

You'll find most members willing to help out and share their knowledge when they can.....

Good luck with future finds.....

 

 

Edited October 2, 2018 by Bronze & Copper Collector