Minting Errors

[ChrisP629]

I have just inherited a collection of British coins, I have discovered two sixpence pieces with the Heads showing upside down to the rear pattern, dated, 1854 and 1874, both have the obverse with a Crown, the words Six Pence and what looks like Laurel and oak wreath. The 1854 Sixpence looks to have been drilled to make a charm and then refilled with either silver or solder. Both coins look very good for there age. I would not mind a valuation, however, due to circumstances I would like to keep hold of them....

[Rob]

I have just inherited a collection of British coins, I have discovered two sixpence pieces with the Heads showing upside down to the rear pattern, dated, 1854 and 1874, both have the obverse with a Crown, the words Six Pence and what looks like Laurel and oak wreath. The 1854 Sixpence looks to have been drilled to make a charm and then refilled with either silver or solder. Both coins look very good for there age. I would not mind a valuation, however, due to circumstances I would like to keep hold of them....

An inverted die axis is normal for these issues. It is only from 1887 onwards that coins are consistently struck with an upright (en-medaille) die axis.

[Nick]

I have just inherited a collection of British coins, I have discovered two sixpence pieces with the Heads showing upside down to the rear pattern, dated, 1854 and 1874, both have the obverse with a Crown, the words Six Pence and what looks like Laurel and oak wreath. The 1854 Sixpence looks to have been drilled to make a charm and then refilled with either silver or solder. Both coins look very good for there age. I would not mind a valuation, however, due to circumstances I would like to keep hold of them....

Pity about the hole in the 1854 sixpence. It is one of the rarest years for Victorian sixpences. Spink 2011 prices them at £150 in fine condition, rising to £1750 in UNC.

[Red Riley]

I have just inherited a collection of British coins, I have discovered two sixpence pieces with the Heads showing upside down to the rear pattern, dated, 1854 and 1874, both have the obverse with a Crown, the words Six Pence and what looks like Laurel and oak wreath. The 1854 Sixpence looks to have been drilled to make a charm and then refilled with either silver or solder. Both coins look very good for there age. I would not mind a valuation, however, due to circumstances I would like to keep hold of them....

Pity about the hole in the 1854 sixpence. It is one of the rarest years for Victorian sixpences. Spink 2011 prices them at £150 in fine condition, rising to £1750 in UNC.

This is probably the reason someone attempted to fill the hole with solder. Given its rarity it may have some value but how much would depend on what somebody is prepared to pay. The other is more straightforward but I would still need a photograph before committing myself. Can you post one?

[azda]

I sold an 1854 sixpence early last year in ebay, graded as good fine near VF and got 360 quid for it. So even with a hole you'd get a few quid for it i'm sure

Edited June 22, 2011 by azda

[ChrisP629]

I have just inherited a collection of British coins, I have discovered two sixpence pieces with the Heads showing upside down to the rear pattern, dated, 1854 and 1874, both have the obverse with a Crown, the words Six Pence and what looks like Laurel and oak wreath. The 1854 Sixpence looks to have been drilled to make a charm and then refilled with either silver or solder. Both coins look very good for there age. I would not mind a valuation, however, due to circumstances I would like to keep hold of them....

An inverted die axis is normal for these issues. It is only from 1887 onwards that coins are consistently struck with an upright (en-medaille) die axis.

Thank you very much for your reply, it is greatly appreciated!

[ChrisP629]

I have just inherited a collection of British coins, I have discovered two sixpence pieces with the Heads showing upside down to the rear pattern, dated, 1854 and 1874, both have the obverse with a Crown, the words Six Pence and what looks like Laurel and oak wreath. The 1854 Sixpence looks to have been drilled to make a charm and then refilled with either silver or solder. Both coins look very good for there age. I would not mind a valuation, however, due to circumstances I would like to keep hold of them....

Pity about the hole in the 1854 sixpence. It is one of the rarest years for Victorian sixpences. Spink 2011 prices them at £150 in fine condition, rising to £1750 in UNC.

Nick, thank you for your reply. it is really appreciated, I think I will hold onto them for a while for sentimental reasons, if there is anything I can do for you please feel free to ask. I think this inheritance may hav=ve made a new collector, much to wifes annoyance, are you into anything in particular in relation to pre decimal coins? I have been reading up on coins and did not realise there true significance apart from there value! Thanks again!

[ChrisP629]

I sold an 1854 sixpence early last year in ebay, graded as good fine near VF and got 360 quid for it. So even with a hole you'd get a few quid for it i'm sure

Azda thanks for your post really appreciated!

[VickySilver]

Try finding an 1854 6d uncirculated at ANY price. IMO, that should be a 3k coin in unc.

[azda]

Try finding an 1854 6d uncirculated at ANY price. IMO, that should be a 3k coin in unc.

If one exists in that grade

[VickySilver]

There was one in a Goldberg auction about 4-5 years ago that graded NGC63 and was IMO entirely undergraded that would have qualified. Think it sold for about $2.2k or so.

That coin had a lovely silken lustre and was undipped original with minor die clashing that methinks the graders "dinged" the coin for.

If the Jubilee 1893 6d in unc. is according to Spink a 5.5k pounds coin, then an 1854 should be above 1750...