1847 Farthing with Roman I

[just.me]

I have found a second example of an 1847 Farthing with the 1 overstruck with an inverted 1, giving the impression of a Roman 1.

Has this variety been documented anywhere?

[Colin G.]

I have found a second example of an 1847 Farthing with the 1 overstruck with an inverted 1, giving the impression of a Roman 1.

Has this variety been documented anywhere?

It looks like there has been a knock on the corner of the 1, which could be giving the impression of an inverted 1. I know the base of the 1 is certainly missing a serif, but I would want a clearer image, and an example without damage to the digit (where it can be confirmed with certainty that the description is true and accurate).

Can you get any clearer images/show me the other example?

[just.me]

I have found a second example of an 1847 Farthing with the 1 overstruck with an inverted 1, giving the impression of a Roman 1.

Has this variety been documented anywhere?

It looks like there has been a knock on the corner of the 1, which could be giving the impression of an inverted 1. I know the base of the 1 is certainly missing a serif, but I would want a clearer image, and an example without damage to the digit (where it can be confirmed with certainty that the description is true and accurate).

Can you get any clearer images/show me the other example?

Hi Colin, there is a small knock to the top right. my other example is knock free. I cant get any clearer pics with my phone so I will send you pics when I can get to my computer tomorrow. Will I send them to your email thats on your site?

I sent you a picture of this one a while back along with a few dozen others. You have actually used a few of my pictures on your site.

Have you managed to get a F530 ? you were looking for one of these last time we spoke.

[RLC35]

Just.me

I am sure you have everyone looking at their farthings now, to see if they have an example like yours! LOL! I am sorry to say that all of mine are the correct number 1....darn it! <ggggg>

[Peckris]

I have found a second example of an 1847 Farthing with the 1 overstruck with an inverted 1, giving the impression of a Roman 1.

Has this variety been documented anywhere?

Your interpretation looks correct to me - a recut using an inverted 1. But do bear in mind that recut numerals are very common in that series.

[just.me]

Here is a better/closer picture now I have my microscope.

[scott]

there are 1 or 2 undocumented farthings still probably.

i'll have a look for those myself.

1845 FID. type for example, no documentation of this either

Edited May 12, 2012 by scott

[Peckris]

there are 1 or 2 undocumented farthings still probably.

i'll have a look for those myself.

1845 FID. type for example, no documentation of this either

That's just a blocked die scott - I'm sure there are several threads on this phenomenon?

[just.me]

I finally found another specimen with no damage, a lot clearer

[Coinery]

I finally found another specimen with no damage, a lot clearer

I847 Farthing.JPG

There's a whole load of new posts just uploaded on my phone that are days old...could be my reception?

Anyway, that's got to be a normal inverted 1 over 1, surely?

[just.me]

I finally found another specimen with no damage, a lot clearer

I847 Farthing.JPG

There's a whole load of new posts just uploaded on my phone that are days old...could be my reception?

Anyway, that's got to be a normal inverted 1 over 1, surely?

Yeah, inverted 1 over 1. (I mentioned that in the op)

[Coinery]

Oh, sorry, JM, I just saw the title and leapt! Oooops, I'll get my coat!

[Peter]

Stewie

Stop barging in.

[Coinery]

I'm all over the place at the moment, Peter, hardly know my stern from my bows!

Must try harder!