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Thanks Peckris. Yes there are some similarities however but the 5 on yours seems more evenly spaced between the 8s whereas mine appears closer to the first 8. In addition mine does not have the clear over-striking on the 1 and 5 as yours does. Your coin is clearly over-struck at the bottom of the 1 and 5 mine as well as the 8s. The over-striking on mine is evident in different places on different numerals as explained in my first post. I have attached an image but I don't think the quality is good enough to see the over-striking. I can see it clear enough through my illuminated magnifier.

I am new to the site reviving an old childhood hobby. I have bought an 1858 penny and have read Michael Gouby's comprehensive descriptions of variations at: http://www.michael-coins.co.uk/cp_1858.htmhttp://www.michael-coins.co.uk/cp_1858.htm However I cannot definitely identify if this is a known variant. It has no WW and a large date (11 beads wide). There is a tall 1 and the 5 is closer to the first 8. The two 8s are over-struck over 8s (evident to the left side of both) and there is a possibility the 1 and 5 are over-struck too, although this is not entirely clear. The 1 may be over-struck over a 1 (possible evidence to the right side) and the 5 over 5 with evidence at the top. If so the closest to Gouby's list is CP1858 Hb. Unfortunately I don't have the facilities to take a picture of the coin to show these features but can anyone shed any light on this coin? Thanks in anticipation. Mike