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[jelida]

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

[dmw2602]

Guess there is only one way to find out 😬

[dmw2602]

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, 2025 by dmw2602

[dmw2602]

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 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[dmw2602]

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[Rob]

28 minutes ago, dmw2602 said:

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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.

[dmw2602]

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.

[dmw2602]

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 😂 

[jelida]

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

[dmw2602]

17 minutes ago, jelida said:

Just soak it in acetone, won’t do any harm.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry

[The Bee]

1900 Penny Dates

There just seem to be two widths for 1900. Wondered if anyone has found any wider than 11 teeth or narrower than 10.5 teeth ?

I only have examples of those two and and minor variations on the position of the 9 e.g. the base of the 9 aligned with the base of the 1

 

[DaveG38]

There are 9 established varieties of the 1900 penny, all based around the date numbers.

[The Bee]

Many thanks Dave,

I can see in David Groom's book (Identification of British C20th Bronze Coin Varieties)there are 8 minor varieties of 1900 listed. Glad to hear that an additional minor variety has been recorded. I wonder is there any source with pictures of the 9 or whether anyone has collected all 9 ?

Best Regards  

[Peckris 2]

8 hours ago, The Bee said:

Many thanks Dave,

I can see in David Groom's book (Identification of British C20th Bronze Coin Varieties)there are 8 minor varieties of 1900 listed. Glad to hear that an additional minor variety has been recorded. I wonder is there any source with pictures of the 9 or whether anyone has collected all 9 ?

Best Regards  

@DaveG38 *is* David Groom!

[dmw2602]

On 8/21/2025 at 1:31 PM, dmw2602 said:

Thanks Jerry

Worked a treat, thanks again Jerry. I've been looking for one with this die crack for while now. 

 

https://imgur.com/a/oFZbQKl

[martinross44]

New to me 1875 8G, freeman 79

https://imgur.com/a/AN8FSpQ

 

Edited August 27, 2025 by martinross44
Including photos

[dmw2602]

An upgrade to my 1866, is the missing colon common for that period? Think I can make something out, so guessing it's a filled die.

https://imgur.com/a/2XnClJ4

[secret santa]

It happens from time to time - no particular date.

[dmw2602]

Hi, 

Is this the BP1886Ag? Not sure how much of a line would need to be on there but it looks similar to the picture in the BBP?

Many thanks

https://imgur.com/a/i5B2Kj0

[martinross44]

Here was me, quite happily following Mr Freeman's research and I accidently stumble down a Gouby rabbit hole with date widths of 1870 pennies. 

I have one (https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8464303-003/58/) with a 12 tooth date width, and another (much poorer condition) with a 13 tooth date width.

I believe the 11 tooth is the "normal", the 11.5 tooth is very scarce(?) But what of the 12 and 13 tooth? Any additional value for these?

[terrysoldpennies]

I up graded my original coin with this rather nice Dot 1909 I found recently 😊

 

[terrysoldpennies]

Funny thing I just now posted this with the two pictures and it refused them , so I cut both the pics and then posted the words only and low and behold the pictures appeared on my screen . Can all of you see the pictures as well    ??????      Terry

[Paddy]

Yes - I can see them. Odder and odder!

 

[terrysoldpennies]

1 minute ago, Paddy said:

Yes - I can see them. Odder and odder!

 

Great We can post Pictures again 😃

[Paddy]

I'll try it with this 1927 penny upgrade picked up the other day - nothing special and a pity about the spots, but still an upgrade on the incumbent.