1970 Proof Sets - what to look out for?

[bhx7]

Hi Everyone

My cousin has just given me 2 1970 proof sets which came from his grandfather.

I know there are things to look out for in these sets but I dont know exactly what.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Brian

[just.me]

Hi, the scarcest 1970 variety to look for is the Halfpenny with thin obverse rim. It has D of DEI pointing between beads

the Florin with the E of DEI to bead is quite scarce

[Mr T]

Do you have a copy of British Silver Coins by Peter J Davies? It says there are varieties of the half-crown, florin and sixpence though they are each listed as unconfirmed.

The halfpenny varieties are discussed at http://www.predecimal.com/forum/topic/2853-unlisted-12d/

[just.me]

The Halfcrowns have 2 obverses, I in GRATIA to tooth or bead, I have found several of each of these

Sixpences, the last A in GRATIA to bead or right of bead, both are not too difficult to find.

The Halfpenny I have only ever found one with the thin rim.

I believe that there was a 1970 Proof set found with a 1967 Penny, that would be an amazing find. I can't remember where I read this, possibly in coincraft?