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Will have a look at that.

Thanks Rob, totally missed that section! Got them now Cheers Brian

Trying to find how many Uncirculated sets were sold from 1982-2002. The figures for 2003-2013 are documented on the RM website. Also wanting the year standard Proof sets from 1971-2002. I know the mintage figures must be somewhere but just can't find them. Any help appreciated. Thanks Brian

I noticed the same radiating lines on the 2015 20p as well. No one seemed to think anything of it. There are quite a few listed on the Bay, so don't think its rare. Maybe worth keeping a hold of as an oddity.

Could the first 5 not be over a partial 3. Can't seem to attribute any other numeral.

I also have both types of proof penny for 1973 and 1977 and only type b for 1974 and type c for 1976 all of which are just the high gloss proof. The next I find with any Frosted finish is the 1980 set which shows frosted finishing on both sides of all the coins.

Dave G makes a note of the different ones and serifs in his book but don't think he had anything about frosting or bead count. I have done a quick count and you are right there are more beads on the standard type (Grooms reverse B ) , 110 in total. The first one which I have found frosted (Grooms reverse C) has 109. Here is a pic of the 2 straight on.

Here is a close up of the "1" and also some of the portcullis **The photos do not do either coin justice. Both are proof with no toning and mint state. Just not good at catching proofs, especially not the standard 1970's proof finish!!!!

Here is the second proof 1975 penny. You will see why I said about the "1" here.

I have had the same problems as I am shooting through the plastic. Here is a photo of the frosted proof penny in my 1975 set. Also note the "1" and its width toward the border beads.

Frosted is where they have used an acid etch to the surface of the design to enable the design to stand out against the mirror like ground. The normal is just all glass like. I will try and take some photos and see if I can capture the differences. Cheers Brian

Didn't want to say Ian but found a few more

I have rechecked all my other sets and it is only the 1975 reverse penny and half penny which are definitely frosted. But my other set is the normal high gloss 70's proof reverse. Would be interested to see if other members have the same in their set.

I thought the same as you Rob.

Peculiarly I have found some frosted proofs as early as 1975. I have two 1975 proof pennies 1 has the reverse frosted the other is not. The half penny from the first set is also frosted on the reverse.

I have a query about frosting on proof coins. Does anyone know when it officially started being used in the UK Decimal Proof sets. Not sure if this has been asked before but doing a little extra research and it will help. Thanks all

I get mine from Andy Harrison at Coingallery.co.uk. He also sells through EBay and Amazon as andy-jack and Andie's Antiques Just had a look and think Chris our forum host also sells the trays in his shop.

I grabbed a few from my local Lidl this morning. Will be sending off to get some 2x2 trays to hold my quadrum cases. I also put an extra tray in so they can me carried about without the coins being dislodged. Will us the other trays for my coin cabinet project.

I have a couple of bun heads with nice purple hues. Maybe the reason. Didn't know that one Pete. The coins are still very nice so are still keepers, but know for future reference. Cheers

Here is a picture of both coins

I thought I would start a new topic as I have been posting quite a bit across the boards on Errors and Variants of the modern Decimal Penny. I started to put together a concise set of pennies a few months ago as an add on to my pre-decimal penny colection. I also took inspiration from Dave G's decimal penny survey done back in 2013 and have used that as a starting point. I have found quite a considerable number of new varieties and also some nice anomalies. This first post is one such anomaly. I have found two 2007 pennies both with a filled link in the portcullis chain. The two also have identical die cracks coming of the P, E and first N of PENNY. I know that i once read a post were Rob was able to calculate the amount of effected coins that could have possibly come from a defective die. Would love to know if it is possible to do the same with modern decimal pennies. Anyway here are a few pictures. Coin A shows the errors the least and the pictures dont show the errors as well as a Magnifying glass. Coin B shows the die cracks and fill much clearer

Hi Guys, I know there is starting to get a pattern here with these decimal pennies but found another interesting anomaly. This looks to me like an extra link next to the "1" of this 1994 penny. May just be a fault but interesting. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

It was done on my phone. It should have stated that I could see your images. No idea how it even came out that way.

I can see the moment images.

While doing a survey on decimal pennies I came across this curio. I found 4 identical at a ratio of about 1 in 30 of the 2007 type 1 portcullis variants. I think it looks like a chip in the die but would be interested in everyone else's take on it. Obviously as I have found 4 it is quantifiable as a variety but how would it be best to describe it. Looking forward to your responses. Thanks Brian