1754 Farthing

[bagerap]

I'm just putting together some cull/roadkill farthings (1672-1799)  for a US dealer , and I'm not sure about this 1754. the four looks odd, but not odd enough to be 4/0. Any opinions?

 

[Colin G.]

Not the typical 4/0 die but certainly an unusual 4..magnified pics?

[bagerap]

[Peter]

The 4/0 is easily ID'd I must have half a dozen in my coin room (used to be a dining room)

[scott]

possible

[azda]

It actually looks like a 9 under there, but why a 9 i ask myself 

[Colin G.]

Not as bizarre as you may think, remember 1749 and 1750 were the last two dates struck before the 1754 issues, so both could easily exist theoretically. Would be interesting to see it overlaid on a 1749 farthing. There are also possibly more dies where the O has been recut. We are all aware of the obvious one, but there may be others. definitely worthy of further examination.

[bagerap]

Interesting. Thanks Colin. I've put the bulk of the culls on Ebay rather than send them to the U.S. but I'll hold this one back to see if more develops.

[scott]

actually if you look at the 5... it could be a 4 under there.

[Colin G.]

I agree it has potential, wouldn't mind having a look in hand, I don't suppose you fancy throwing it in the post....happy to cover costs....it looks interesting enough to warrant further research. 

[bagerap]

IM the address Colin.

[copper123]

looks like an ord  bog standard 1754