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1842 Shilling with Inverted G over D in FD

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Here's a new one to me: an 1842 shilling with the D of FD repaired with an inverted G punch. I know of the rare 1857 inverted G variety with a similar repair, but have never seen it on another date. It seems to be a repair, rather than an error: it is not very clear from the pictures, but the underlying curve of the D can be detected beneath the new curve of the G, and the "top" serif of the G (ie. the original bottom serif of the D) is much thicker than the original. Anyone seen one, or got a picture of one in better condition? Shame this one is so worn, esp. on the reverse!

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Not entirely sure that its a G over D, i would think that the curvature of the alleged upside Down G to be thicker, but looking at the G in REG to the it seems to be thinner?

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Here's another angle which I think shows the D and G curvatures better; there is a distinct change in the width of the curvature about two-thirds of the way down the "G", perhaps a sign of where the repair punch was located? Additionally, I have just noticed that the lower colon (or "top" one, the way the picture is orientated) has clearly been re-entered. This is clear on all the pictures, so would suggest to me indeed is is a blundered repair. If it's not a G, what is it?!

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A reversed C does look more probable if you look at the C in VICTORIA

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