1861 over 81 Victorian Penny

[RLC35 288]

B&C Collector,

It would be nice if you could post a couple of pictures of your overdate, to compare to Custard's, and mine.

I have the new Spinks 2006 reference book, and it states this coin is "Extremely Rare," but does not place a value on it. I am not an expert on what Spinks considers Extremely Rare, so I would have to defer to you all, for that explaination.

Thanks to all for the interesting posts, this is turning into a good thread for research on this coin.

Regards,

Bob

[Bronze & Copper Collector 413]

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[Bronze & Copper Collector 413]

as requested

[Bronze & Copper Collector 413]

as requested

[Bronze & Copper Collector 413]

as requested

[Bronze & Copper Collector 413]

as requested

[RLC35 288]

Thanks for posting the pic's. You overdate shows very clearly.

Regards,

Bob

[RLC35 288]

I looked at my coin, and it also has a protrusion below the first 1. If it was originally a 1 (under the final 1), then it was a differant type style, unlike the final 1, which looks like a capital "I." There are no doubled "A" or die cracks on the coin.

Regards, Bob.

[RLC35 288]

Pic of "1"a\: 1861 Dbl 2.jpg

[Badger 2]

Hi, I just found this old thread and thought I would add some close up scans of the specimen I have. It is EF - UNC

6 over 8 close

1st 1

recut G in DG

BADGER

[RLC35 288]

Hi, I just found this old thread and thought I would add some close up scans of the specimen I have. It is EF - UNC

6 over 8 close

1st 1

recut G in DG

BADGER

Hi Badger, From the pics of the 6 and the 1, it appears your example may be the best in existance. Can you post a full pic of the obverse and the reverse?

Bob C.

[Badger 2]

Hi Bob, here is the scan of the reverse, the obverse will follow. I have been told before it was the highest grade known.

BADGER

[Badger 2]

Here is the obverse.

BADGER

[RLC35 288]

Here is the obverse.

BADGER

Badger, That is a really nice coin, thanks for sharing. If you ever want to entertain selling it, send me an email with the price you want for it. (RLC35@aol.com)