blakeyboy Posted July 12 Posted July 12 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/177044730415?_ul=GB&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339078641&toolid=10001&customid=eb%3Ab%3Avms%3Aeb%3Ap%3A177044730415%3BEAIaIQobChMI54Kose63jgMVjJRQBh1rcjJLEAQYASABEgJqffD_BwE&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1ot04FryeROeNsXpfnIQ3Ew23&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21778424393 What is it about this penny, particularly the obverse, that is making my nose twitch? Quote
Peckris 2 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 On 7/12/2025 at 6:43 PM, blakeyboy said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/177044730415?_ul=GB&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339078641&toolid=10001&customid=eb%3Ab%3Avms%3Aeb%3Ap%3A177044730415%3BEAIaIQobChMI54Kose63jgMVjJRQBh1rcjJLEAQYASABEgJqffD_BwE&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1ot04FryeROeNsXpfnIQ3Ew23&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21778424393 What is it about this penny, particularly the obverse, that is making my nose twitch? Ridiculous price for an at best GVF example. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 11 minutes ago, Peckris 2 said: Ridiculous price for an at best GVF example. Maybe take another look, not the grade but the coin 😀. Quote
Citizen H Posted July 20 Posted July 20 being honest pennies really don't interest me, these have been hanging around just in case something has been missed......? Quote
PWA 1967 Posted July 21 Posted July 21 (edited) Your 1898 is the Bisect 8 which are quite scarce. Edited July 21 by PWA 1967 1 Quote
Citizen H Posted July 21 Posted July 21 2 hours ago, PWA 1967 said: Your 1898 is the Bisect 8 which are quite scarce. ah... ok that's promising, I will keep anything that is scarce....although over 30 odd years ago I did have Pennies checked out that were dismissed... they seem to be making a come back.. I did move them on and perused hammered and others..... many thanks for the updates. 👍 1 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 13 Posted August 13 Hi all, As I can't seem to post pics anymore, I've posted a link to a coin I was hoping one or two of you might have an opinion on. I haven't seen corrosion like this on pennies of this grade, and I was wondering if anyone knew what it was. I appreciate that there is no financial value in it, but I've been looking for one where the die crack looks like thunder hitting the water for a while (don't ask). Thanks in advance https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/lot/69a10054d43fb3e51d0599b2e3f4531a/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/general-auction-including-vintage-comics-lego-jewelle-lot-116/ Quote
Peckris 2 Posted August 13 Posted August 13 3 hours ago, dmw2602 said: Hi all, As I can't seem to post pics anymore, I've posted a link to a coin I was hoping one or two of you might have an opinion on. I haven't seen corrosion like this on pennies of this grade, and I was wondering if anyone knew what it was. I appreciate that there is no financial value in it, but I've been looking for one where the die crack looks like thunder hitting the water for a while (don't ask). Are you talking about Britannia's leg? The pictures are pretty poor, but I can't see this as corrosion - depending upon whether it's incuse or raised (the jury's out...) then it's either a planchet flaw causing delamination, or perhaps something like grease finding its way onto the die. 1 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 13 Posted August 13 Thanks for taking a look, really appreciate it. I had been looking for similar corrosion examples and hadn't been able to find any. Dean Quote
Martinminerva Posted August 13 Posted August 13 Not corrosion, but deposits (grease and general filth) caused by storage in PVC or similar coin album/pockets. Often this is removeable and in this instance the deposits look very minor so should be easily removed with a bit of judicious cleaning/wiping. 1 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 13 Posted August 13 4 minutes ago, Martinminerva said: Not corrosion, but deposits (grease and general filth) caused by storage in PVC or similar coin album/pockets. Often this is removeable and in this instance the deposits look very minor so should be easily removed with a bit of judicious cleaning/wiping. Thanks ☺️ Quote
jelida Posted August 13 Posted August 13 6 hours ago, Martinminerva said: Not corrosion, but deposits (grease and general filth) caused by storage in PVC or similar coin album/pockets. Often this is removeable and in this instance the deposits look very minor so should be easily removed with a bit of judicious cleaning/wiping. Agree- dab, don’t rub, with cotton wool and acetone. Jerry 1 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 17 Posted August 17 17 hours ago, SilverAge3 said: Looks like it has delamination to me as well That’s slightly more concerning, not sure it’s worth the money it’s likely to go for if that’s the case Quote
jelida Posted August 17 Posted August 17 I really don’t see any hint of delamination, just a die flaw and the adherent plastic residue. It really is a very decent coin. Jerry 2 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 20 Posted August 20 (edited) Hi, Trying to upload a picture again of a potential V over A on an 1866, has anyone come across that before? May just be a die issue I suppose 🤷🏻♂️ Edited August 20 by dmw2602 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 20 Posted August 20 7 minutes ago, dmw2602 said: Hi, Trying to upload a picture again of a potential V over A on an 1866, has anyone come across that before? May just be a die issue I suppose 🤷🏻♂️ Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 20 Posted August 20 https://i.postimg.cc/nrB0Bzt4/Full-Size-Render.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/nrB0Bzt4/Full-Size-Render.jpg Quote
Rob Posted August 20 Posted August 20 28 minutes ago, dmw2602 said: https://i.postimg.cc/nrB0Bzt4/Full-Size-Render.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/nrB0Bzt4/Full-Size-Render.jpg Probably the A was reinforced using a V punch after the die became worn/filled. The original crossbar is still visible, so either letter would do. Alternatively the inverted V was punched in first, the error noted and then punched a second time using the right punch. Given the original design was engraved on a larger diameter face than the diameter of a penny and then reduced, the first would be more likely, as faulty engraving is more obvious prior to reduction of diameter, and in any case you would expect to see it on all dies made from that obverse. 1 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 20 Posted August 20 35 minutes ago, Rob said: Probably the A was reinforced using a V punch after the die became worn/filled. The original crossbar is still visible, so either letter would do. Alternatively the inverted V was punched in first, the error noted and then punched a second time using the right punch. Given the original design was engraved on a larger diameter face than the diameter of a penny and then reduced, the first would be more likely, as faulty engraving is more obvious prior to reduction of diameter, and in any case you would expect to see it on all dies made from that obverse. Thanks Rob, never sure if it makes them more or less collectible but enjoyable nonetheless the less. 1 Quote
dmw2602 Posted August 21 Posted August 21 On 8/17/2025 at 10:10 AM, dmw2602 said: Guess there is only one way to find out 😬 Just arrived, looks and feels like a plasticky deposit on the coin, I’m now too scared to remove it 😂 Quote
jelida Posted August 21 Posted August 21 45 minutes ago, dmw2602 said: Just arrived, looks and feels like a plasticky deposit on the coin, I’m now too scared to remove it 😂 Just soak it in acetone, won’t do any harm. Jerry 2 Quote
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