1861 Halfpenny

[Gary 7]

The frequency with which these are appearing suggests not as rare as might initially be thought. Surprising that nobody has noted it before.

Does seem strange, I agree. The first two example were found here in germany at Auctions. The last example originated from the Uk via Ebay. I nearly missed the first one, due to the small size of the lettering they are easy to miss. I am sure there are more out there but I would still reckon they are much scarcer than say the 1865/3 penny which as we know commands quite a high price. This is probably due to the 1865/3 being well known and documented. I did send an E-Mail to spinks but got no reply! Chris said he would consider listing it in the 2007 Edition of CCGB, has anyone got a copy yet? is it listed?

I still have to get around to ordering mine, probably do it after I finish this post. Like now.

[josie 8]

It is listed and also your full name in CCGB 2007,

noted that you first shown it to this forum congrats to you and others.

[Gary 7]

Hi Josie, thanks for that. I have now got my copy of the CCGB and have seen the entry however I`m not letting it go too my head

[josie 8]

Hi Josie, thanks for that. I have now got my copy of the CCGB and have seen the entry however I`m not letting it go too my head

Thats good of you.

For me it is nice that new find specially the unrecorded is recorded and goes to the history of coin collecting.

The recognition new find and up to what level is all upto the expert member and recognized body not only in GB but world both specialized and normal collecting.

[Guest REX]

ON THE 1861 HALFPENCE...I KNOW SOME COME WITH A VARIETY OF DOUBLE STRIKES....I HAVE SEEN SOME DOUBLED 8 S AND 6 S...BUT HAS ANYONE SEEN ONE AS MARKED AS THIS BEFORE...THANKS. REX

[Guest 123copper]

Yuk

 

[secret santa 2,013]

An in-focus photo would be helpful.

[copper123 1,352]

21 minutes ago, secret santa said:

An in-focus photo would be helpful.

yes but not much in that grade