Ukstu Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 Firstly apoligies if I've stuck this in the wrong forum , if it is a variety it's likely already documented. Just wanted a second opinion as to whether it is an Un barred A or just general wear?. The first A in Britannia looks un barred. I picked it up off eBay just listed as an ordinary W&M farthing. 1 Quote
Rob Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 It looks unbarred. As the A crossbar was added after the V had been punched in, this error can occur on any A in the legend. Whether a particular missing crossbar is documented is hit and miss. Also, they can be very weak, so any crud or corrosion, and the variety cannot be easily confirmed. 1 1 Quote
Ukstu Posted September 4, 2018 Author Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks Rob. I thought it was. Had a look around online and i found a website with one that looks like a die match so that ties it up for me. http://www.farthingshalfpennyerrors.com/william-mary-farthing-1694-first-a-unbarred-in-britannia-single-exergue/ Quote
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