1823 farthing 2 over 2?

[si666 0]

Hi

Great forum guys I haven't posted for ages but I am always checking in to read the topics

Brought this from a local carboot and on closer examination it appears to be 2 over a smaller 2 on date?

Checked the About Farthings site and can find no mention anyone seen one before?

Sorry about pics-best I can do it is very clear looking through a loupe.

obverse-

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Reverse-

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2 over 2?

[Rob 2,998]

Looks like it.

This short run of farthings produces more enquiries than just about every other reign. Missing serifs abound, double or even triple cut numbers. Considering the quality of the portrait and Britannia, it is somewhat surprising that they didn't take care over the legend and punches used. If the dies have previously been hardened then I can see it being difficult to punch in another character. The abundance of varieties ensures a well struck example with no missing serifs or double cut characters is something of a rarity.

I think this falls into the 'just another' category.

[si666 0]

Thanks Rob.

Paid peanuts for it and nice to find its a bit different

Another interesting addition to the collection.

[Peter 615]

Interesting coin Simon.

Which car boot sale?

I've got up with the lark and walked the dog around a few and found nothing apart from a bacon roll and a cuppa.

[si666 0]

Hi Peter

Needham carboot this morning there are usually always good bits to be had there!

Always a regular at Lacy Scotts nowadays, see you at the next coin auction in November?

[Michael-Roo 777]

Very nice Si.

Maybe one for the Unlisted Varieties thread?

[si666 0]

Thanks

Yes you maybe right.

[Peter 615]

Hi Simon

I booked a short break at the last Lacey Scott auction.Missed it.

I will be at the November auction.

Mrs Peter has to drag me away from the place with the fine art auctions.

Suffolk n Good.

[si666 0]

Hi Peter

There were some nice bits at the last coin sale

See you at the next one

The coins they put it in the general sales up until they started proper coin auctions used to be incredible-I filled my boots!!

Now its all just tat and internet bidders paying daft prices for stuff they haven't looked at!

Lovely stuff in the fine arts as well!

[Colin G. 147]

Be interesting to see clearer pictures...I have PM'd you