Large 5 pence with plain edge

[Mightyzob]

Hi, I was just sorting through some old decimal 5p's when I came across a 1978 5p with a plain (not milled) edge. Is this unusual or does this variety exist? All the other 5p's had a milled edge and when I compared it to others from the same year it seemed identical (apart from the edge).

Also, can anyone tell me why there is a "." after the 7 on scottish shillings dated 1937 & 1947 but not on the english ones?

Many thanks in anticipation.

DaveT

[Peckris]

Hi, I was just sorting through some old decimal 5p's when I came across a 1978 5p with a plain (not milled) edge. Is this unusual or does this variety exist? All the other 5p's had a milled edge and when I compared it to others from the same year it seemed identical (apart from the edge).

Also, can anyone tell me why there is a "." after the 7 on scottish shillings dated 1937 & 1947 but not on the english ones?

Many thanks in anticipation.

DaveT

The likelihood is, the 5p was struck on a blank intended for a like-sized Commonwealth coin. These curiosities do occur from time to time.

The E/S shilling question will just be a design feature I should think? I have to say, I'd never noticed that before!

[scott]

i have a 1975 5p thats about as thick as 19th century fair grade shillings, cant explain that one myself, but.