farthing2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 I have a 1943 threepenny bit which is heavily stamped on the reverse (non-head) side with an "A" 12mm high. Is this some recognised stamping, perhaps for some wartime application? If so, is the coin rare enough to set a price on it?terry Quote
declanwmagee Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Hi Terry. Unfortunately graffiti or defacement of a coin never enhances its value. Quite the opposite really. Sometimes they can have some historical significance - I'm thinking of the "Votes for Women" campaign in the 19teens, although there are some recent replicas of those. Antimonarchy factions were known to deface the Kings head at various times, and Irish Republicans have been known to counterstamp regal coinage from the 1790s till, well, now.I doubt a single letter "A" has any such meaning though - probably just someone mucking about with a punch. Quote
Peckris Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Threepenny bits should be stroked, not stamped Quote
Coinery Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Threepenny bits should be stroked, not stamped I always thought it was a tuppence? Maybe the filles were more upmarket round your way? Quote
Peckris Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Threepenny bits should be stroked, not stamped I always thought it was a tuppence? Maybe the filles were more upmarket round your way? Liverpool?? Quote
farthing2013 Posted September 15, 2013 Author Posted September 15, 2013 Leaving aside the off-agenda replies , it seems that I don't have a fortune in my hand. Thanks for the responses.Terry Quote
declanwmagee Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 I can only apologise on behalf of my co-forumees....Dearie me. Quote
Peckris Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 I can only apologise on behalf of my co-forumees....Dearie me. Quote
copper123 Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 I once heard about a girl who has her thrupennies tattooed one had "mild" and the other "bitter" round the nips - she had a bit of a reputation if you know what i mean Quote
bagerap Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 Happen she liked a man who could hold his drink. Quote
davidrj Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Far too much titilation here methinks Quote
bagerap Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 On the chest of a barmaid in Sale,Was tattooed all the prices of ale.And on her behind,For the sake of the blind,Was the same information in Braille. Quote
Peckris Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 On the chest of a barmaid in Sale,Was tattooed all the prices of ale.And on her behind,For the sake of the blind,Was the same information in Braille. Quote
copper123 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Radcliffe greater manchester not sale i am afraid Quote
copper123 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 sale is far too posh for such a slapper Quote
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