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Many thanks to all the members who gave their assessments and insights of the 1860 farthing I submitted for attribution. I now understand fully how to recognize the "real" item should I come across one in the future. As a follow-up (if it not too much trouble), please find in the attachments digital images of an 1862 farthing in my collection. I perceive it to be an 1862 over 186 variety. I have not in my limited look at links on the internet been able to find this specific variety. Any insights or comments about the variety would be much appreciated. Again, in order to facilitate a full attribution, an attempt to further describe the item can be found below: The obverse appears to be sharply struck and to have full cartwheel effect boiling up from under virtually fully brown surfaces. Only the slightest hint of red may be found in the protected areas of the inscription. Evidence of Die clashing is evident at the right end of the Queen's dress extending upwards through the ribbon, continuing upwards through the bun at the back of the head and terminating below the 'R' in "BRITT". Additional clashing is noted as a raised line beginning at a point midway between the Queen's chin and neck, descending at a shallow angle to the left, then, curving downward steeply as two parallel lines before terminating above the bust. No digs, nicks, bumps or major scratches are noted. Detractions include light scattered hairlines on the face and at various places in the field--none very detracting. There are several small areas of encrustation to be noted--a small patch in front of the chin, 4 tiny spots at the back of the neck and two small irregular patches--one at the outer loop of the ribbon and one slightly below that and to the right. The reverse is a uniform brown patina without evidence of mint red but with full cartwheel effect. It appears to be clashed above Britanniar's lap, at Brittaniar's right hand and upwards to right elbow. There appear to be light scattered flan flaws in the upper field. The date appears with obvious "doubled" '6' with the separation extending down to the top of the loop. The '8' also appears doubled--the first '8' seems upright, the second '8' tilted slightly CW. The result, an extra curved line at the right in the upper loop and two extended loops-one at lower right and the second at upper left. The first '1' appears to be upright with the second above the first and entered slightly CW. I do not have further submissions at this time but hope to help other members attribute items in the future. Thanks again and with best regards to all, Steve Schor

I would appreciate the opinion of the members as to whether the coin pictured in the attached digital images is a genuine 1860 'large bead' toothed over beaded border mule. Below, I have described the item in some detail to help with attribution. The obverse appears to be of the toothed type with 137 toothed denticles. The wreath appears to have 5 berries. A small area of corrosion appears in front of the bust below the neck of the Queen. Though not obvious from the digital scan, the coin "in person" shows full cartwheel effect with considerable mint red in the protected areas of the devices "BRITT:REG:F:D:" and "VICTORIA ". The lower stop on the last colon after the 'D' appears to be somewhat truncated. All other devices appear sharp and intact. The obverse field appears without evidence of die polishing. The reverse appears to my eye to have a beaded border. There appears to be 133 beads. Although not apparent from the digital images, "in person" the reverse die appears to have been polished or wire brushed, as the entire field of the coin is replete with dozens of raised lines perpendicular to the exergue running vertically from rim to rim. The 'polishing' seems to have reduced the sharpness of the 'lighthouse' and the 'boulders' to the left of the lighthouse. The balance of the reverse appears to be sharp. The reverse maintains full cartwheel effect with just a hint of red in the 'H', 'N' and 'G' of "FARTHING". The one in the date is embedded in the inner circle and the zero in the date touches the inner circle. The 'T' in "FARTHING" is punched high and there appears to be two tiny die breaks or die gouges above the 'T' touching both the 'T' and the inner circle. Lastly, at the intersection of the exergue and the inner circle to the left of the date there appears to be a die break or gouge. I trust this description along with the images may prove adequate for a full attribution. I can supply images with greater resolution upon request. Please email (see below) if you may have questions or comments. Steve Schor LHNUMIS@BELLSOUTH.NET