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Die errors 1839 shilling

By pennypincher, in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

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pennypincher    0

pennypincher
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I have this 1839 shilling with what appears to be a number of errors - see image.  The second A is Britannia is unbarred, and the colons between REG:F:D appear to be missing one of the dots.  The A in Victoria and the B in Britannia also appear to be incomplete.  Are these common  errors/ Any thoughts please

 

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1839 shilling

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Rob    3,002

Rob
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Blocked dies. When coins are struck, a small amount of metal debris is created which over time can gradually fill the incuse detail on a die leading to what you describe.

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