Possible Error on 1835 Farthing

[Jamesred]

Hi Guys,

I have just noticed that i have 2 different 8's on the 1835 farthing, both are in crap condition but one of the 8's looks like a B Have taken a shot of both dates as close as i can get it.

Its the lower date....... can it be worn?? only in the curve area?

Cheers

James

[Peter]

Hi James

It looks like a worn die.

There are 2 established varieties for the 1835 1/4d

Reverse A Centre lines on St Andrew's cross are incuse

Reverse B Lines are raised.

This is the same for 1834 1/4d's

1835A & 1834B are the rarer types

[Guest bill]

i agree with peter

well spoted though

could of been an essential find

[Jamesred]

It looks like a worn die.

Hi Guys

Thanks for the answers so far...... Looking at the farthings i have for 1835 (7 of them) the three on this particular coin is also different could it possibly be a 3/6???

Is my initial question regarding the 8 Having the flat left side to look like a B classed as an error??

Cheers

James

[Master Jmd]

It does not look clear enough to be classed as anything other than a worn die, which yes is an error, but in this case it is not fatal enough for it to be classed as a new discovery.

Edited October 16, 2005 by Master Jmd

[Peter]

The Computer says no.

[Emperor Oli]

It does not look clear enough to be classed as anything other than a worn die, which yes is an error, but in this case it is not fatal enough for it to be classed as a new discovery.

I wouldn't class a worn die as an error, nor something like a die crack. Errors to me are wrong letters or numbers, or the wrong flan or combination of dies. What does everyone else think?

[Jamesred]

im gonna need a headache pill

Even if its not an error it still "different" maybe i'll see a dealer someday.

But thanks for all your answers!!

James