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1940 Narrow date penny. This date width penny has been mentioned by me on here before, but I did not give any indication as to just how rare I thought it might be. When I found the first one some ten years ago I had no idea just how rare they would turn out to be, with just four turning up in all that time. I know that this 1940 type penny will not be considered one of the greatest discoveries of all time, but I think it will be of interest to the large number of 20th century collectors out there, It is rare, if not ex rare, and with there being very few rare 20th century types to collect it is really one to find and get into the collection. Below are the four types I have found, the one at the top being the rare narrow date. Note that the 0 in the date is centered directly over the tooth, but with all other types its to the right partially or directly over the gap between the teeth. Interestingly three of the four I have seen were for sale in the USA , was this a batch made by the Royal Mint and distributed to the American Army during the second world war ? My lucky fined uncirculated example also below.

Picked up this gem recently. None of my books have an image or plate just descriptions. There's no plate examples in Spinks coins of England or Ivan Bucks Medieval groats so assume it's pretty rare. Type IIIa S.2198

I think Colin Cooke should be reliable.

Here are 2 1806 pennies, both sold as F1328 Bronzed - compare the colours !

Just an update on this coin and the 1854/3 that i purchased off eBay from America. I was charged the 20% on both and as i have numerous times before posted the relevant details and form etc to Border force. One thing that has changed is previously they have always posted me a cheque ,although today received a letter asking me for my bank details to pay me. Only takes a few minutes and if your charged to much ,why let them keep it.