George V 1919 Dot Penny

[kiva]

I have British 1919 penny with dot after date. I did some research and failed to find any other examples.

[Garrett]

Welcome Kiva.

It's a pity the coin wasn't in better condition.

[Prax]

Is that a detecting find? Some detected coins have sand grains that lodge themselves into the coin. There are other raised dots on this coin close to the Britannia's legs. Nevertheless something to look for in the future.

All the best.

[kiva]

Is that a detecting find? Some detected coins have sand grains that lodge themselves into the coin. There are other raised dots on this coin close to the Britannia's legs. Nevertheless something to look for in the future.

All the best.

Yes, a detecting find. The other 'raised dots' must be from a bad die (?).. and the dot after date mark a worn die??. I can see more of these 'dots' in reverse. The front side is in better condition (see picture).

[Peckris]

Not from a die at all, I'd say - looking at the other raised bits all over the reverse, it's simple corrosion.

[Prax]

Dear Kiva, During my early days of collecting I have purchased similar coins. At times I have also come across early pennies that I have detected and are of similar condition. I too assumed it was a problem with the minting process and I sent one to the mint in Pontyclun for an explanation. What they said was corrosion due to environmental damage. It is strange somehow these coins that reach the earth's crust corrode unevenly and form small lumps that swell in time and give the coin a look similar to raised dots on the surface. Sorry to give you the bad news but we have all been there. I would are not satisfied I would recommend sending it to the mint. Even if the mint do recognise it as being a fault with the platchet or say it is a raised dot the value of the coin wont appreciate over £ 2. Goodluck with collecting

[kiva]

Dear Kiva, During my early days of collecting I have purchased similar coins. At times I have also come across early pennies that I have detected and are of similar condition. I too assumed it was a problem with the minting process and I sent one to the mint in Pontyclun for an explanation. What they said was corrosion due to environmental damage. It is strange somehow these coins that reach the earth's crust corrode unevenly and form small lumps that swell in time and give the coin a look similar to raised dots on the surface. Sorry to give you the bad news but we have all been there. I would are not satisfied I would recommend sending it to the mint. Even if the mint do recognise it as being a fault with the platchet or say it is a raised dot the value of the coin wont appreciate over £ 2. Goodluck with collecting

You were right. The dot after 1919 date came of when I scratched it with finger nail. Caused by corrosion.Thanks.