Jamesred Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Hi all Just noticed a possible overstrike on a 1852 farthingIf you look at the E in REG is has a double strike on E or Over an FWhats your thoughts on this as i cannot find it listedCheersJames Quote
Master Jmd Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 It could be, but I think its more likely to just have the E readjusted a bit. Quote
Jamesred Posted January 10, 2006 Author Posted January 10, 2006 It could be, but I think its more likely to just have the E readjusted a bit. what do you mean by "readjusted" Quote
DAS Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 I have a couple of 1852s which have the same overstrike as well , does your coin have unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR as well. Does anyone have an example with a "perfect" REG? Quote
Jamesred Posted January 12, 2006 Author Posted January 12, 2006 does your coin have unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR as well. yep unbarred A as well but also BRITTANIAR . no colon although loos like it has been a weak strike there Quote
Jamesred Posted January 16, 2006 Author Posted January 16, 2006 Can you have a look at your 1852's again as mine also has on BRITTANIAR the BR are doubled as well, kind of like as it it was missed. Gonna try scanning it later and if i can get a decent piccy will post here.Also Couple of varieties for you.1864 VICTORIA' 1878 FARTHING the R leg is split1878 (same coin) REG is R upside down F GAgain i will try for better pics Quote
Jamesred Posted January 16, 2006 Author Posted January 16, 2006 Also Couple of varieties for you.1864 VICTORIA' 1878 FARTHING the R leg is split1878 (same coin) REG is R upside down F GAgain i will try for better pics BR pic also the has it Quote
Jamesred Posted January 16, 2006 Author Posted January 16, 2006 Forget the upside down F its notHERE is the VICTORIA'James Quote
DAS Posted January 29, 2006 Posted January 29, 2006 All the farthings of 1875 - 1878 have forked tails James ( I have no idea why) interestingly the Heaton minted issues of this period do not have the forked tail. Quote
Rob Posted January 29, 2006 Posted January 29, 2006 All the farthings of 1875 - 1878 have forked tails James ( I have no idea why) interestingly the Heaton minted issues of this period do not have the forked tail. I've always assumed that the different shaped letters were a result of the mint or mints purchasing letter punches from different sources. The fact that Heatons do not have this variation found on the Tower mint pieces lends credence to this theory. I have always assumed that they would be bought in items, but even if they made the letter punches in house, there would still be a number of individuals working in this area, so individual characteristic flourishes should be identifiable Quote
Jamesred Posted January 29, 2006 Author Posted January 29, 2006 All the farthings of 1875 - 1878 have forked tails James ( I have no idea why) interestingly the Heaton minted issues of this period do not have the forked tail. Typical the some of the only coins missing for me are 1875 and 1877 i have the H ones lol Quote
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