Unusual Coin for your opinion

[andybn]

Hi to everyone, I'm new to this forum.

I wondered if anyone could give me an idea of a coin's value?

When I was a youngster I found a George III sixpence, in quite good condition considering it had been burried in the ground for some number of years. The unusual thing about this coin is the date, it should read 1817, but reads 1 17! the numeral is not worn, and shows no sign of being removed in any way.

I will send anyone who is interested pics it it will help.

Look forward to hearing from anyone who replys.

Kindest regards,

Andy

Edited March 11, 2008 by andybn

[Chris Perkins]

You can post a picture here by adding it as an attachment. The most likely cause for what you describe is a filled 8 digit on the die. Or, actually probably equally as possible for that sort of period is a fake coin that hasn't been made as well as a real one.

[andybn]

You can post a picture here by adding it as an attachment. The most likely cause for what you describe is a filled 8 digit on the die. Or, actually probably equally as possible for that sort of period is a fake coin that hasn't been made as well as a real one.

Chris,

Thanks for your reply.

I will post a picture this evening. I'm farely certain that it is a good coin as the detail is very crisp, but am open to thoughts.

Many thanks,

Andy

[andybn]

Chris,

Please find pics of sixpence.

Andy

[Chris Perkins]

The surface looks bad but that's probably due to the conditions rather than it being a forgery. There is a clear trace of where the 8 should be, so it would appear that during the minting process the 8 has been filled with crud and has lead to almost no 8 being struck on the coin.

[andybn]

The surface looks bad but that's probably due to the conditions rather than it being a forgery. There is a clear trace of where the 8 should be, so it would appear that during the minting process the 8 has been filled with crud and has lead to almost no 8 being struck on the coin.

Chris,

Yes, I think you right.

Andy