1861 Farthing missing serifs!

[bhx7]

Hi Guys

A few weeks ago I got some nice Victorian farthings, along with some worn examples. I am collecting farthings but mainly from 1895 to 1970, which is my main area of collecting. This is one of the latter worn coins. My curiosity is if the missing serifs is normal on these coins. The coin itself looks like it has been run over by a truck or scrapped across the floor with a hobnail boot but still interesting. Any information or help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[mrbadexample]

Don't think this is terribly uncommon - I'm sure I've got a couple like that. I'll see what I can find when I get back from work.

[mrbadexample]

Well if I have, I can't find them.

I've got a few missing bits and pieces but not all on the same coin like yours.

[bhx7]

Thanks for the reply Mr Bad Ex.... It was the extremes of the missing parts I find interesting. Even close up on my example there is no sign of the serifs being there!! Possibly could be the same die as yours on its last legs!!

[copper123]

The top coin there is a 1860 BB so not a 1861

[mrbadexample]

1 hour ago, copper123 said:

The top coin there is a 1860 BB so not a 1861

Is is indeed, well spotted.  I didn't think we were looking at just 1861, although think most of the others are. The early 1860s seem to have the most problems from what I've looked at.

[scott]

same issues in the halfpenny

Edited May 25, 2016 by scott

[Colin G.]

Yes quite common at this time, most likely grease in the dies