Liam Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 Hi all, Sorry if this has been discussed before but I'm just wondering, how can you tell the difference between a normal and proof 1853 halfpenny? Looking at images online hasn't made it any clearer (maybe my computer screen/ glasses just need a wipe!). I've attached an image of my example (still not quite got this photography lark) if somebody could tell me whether it's a normal one or not please! Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 Looks normal to me. A nice one though. Quote
Chingford Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 Agreed looks like a normal CHP1853. I think without exception the Obv die used for the Proofs, O in VICTORIA is doubled and gives the impression of two vertical lines on the side of O, with an open gap at the bottom, and the 8 in the date is doubled to the left giving the impression of 'hooks' on the left side of both top and bottom loops, the image is not as clear as I would like, shows the features described Quote
Rob Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 You can count the number of proofs on one hand or so. Not the best picture, but this is the ex-Norweb coin. In the hand, proofs and currency are like chalk and cheese. 1 Quote
Liam Posted October 14, 2017 Author Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks for the replies! I did imagine imagine it would just be a normal one but having never seen a proof in hand I thought I best make sure! Quote
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