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Could be the same situation as with the dump halfpenny no obverse stops, where I suspect that a guide stop was lightly tapped in, but was never completely entered, leaving you with just a pimple that could easily be filled. To be a genuine 'no stops' I wouldn't want to see a trace of anything, even in high grade, and as a result I think the jury is still out as to whether it really exists.

Hi Mike, 'yes' the no colons was a bit disappointing, despite low grade I thought it would have fetched more. Agree with your thinking, never seen this 1854 reverse with one or two colons missing. As far as I can see there are no other particularly distinguishing features on this reverse which make it worthwhile looking for a 'pre die fill' example with colons still present. The G after REG is the only thing a bit unusual, always present, with that rectangular bit to the left of the bar . Here's my example:-

Absolutely.

Just checked. Mine has too.

Good spot, Ian - all 3 of my examples have this little lump on the G.

Ah, Fat Freddy's Cat... My favourite:

Dickens " A tale of two cities " was originally published in two local newspapers. It was the Bicester times, it was the Worcester times...

Possibly a little more than £100. This damaged specimen realised £400 hammer at LCA five years ago.