2pStrikeError Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Hello folks, ever so sorry for barging in here unannounced but me and my husband are totally stumped by this 2p we acquired this evening at auction. If anyone would be so kind to shed any light on the coin, authenticity or any information, we would be very grateful. Many thanks. Quote
2pStrikeError Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 Sorry, forgot to say 1971 is the year on it. Quote
VickySilver Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 That is machined in. A cavity made in the 2p with the 1/2p inserted, and you can see the milling marks around the inserted 1/2p. 3 Quote
mrbadexample Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 54 minutes ago, 2pStrikeError said: ever so sorry for barging in here unannounced No need to apologise, no one gets announced! But agree with VS, an exercise in milling - the ½p inserted into a recess in the 2p. Quote
2pStrikeError Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks so much for your time to reply! We had just mentioned that idea to one another so glad you can confirm. Does anyone know why this would have been done? Thanks again. Quote
Rob Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Someone playing. The same reason explains the numerous double sided pennies around, which are done by machining a recess just inside the rim and dropping in another obverse or reverse. Quote
Sleepy Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Young engineering apprentices messing about. Quote
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