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The other pick up today was this 1874 Penny. I think it is 8+G making it F77, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

The lines in the fields, particularly on the reverse, are confusing. My original thought was die-clash, but I can' make out which parts of the design they could represent. The coin is currently taking an Acetone bath to make sure it is not some glue residue!

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OK - thanks, no problem!

 

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... and it turns out the lines were some kind of glue/varnish residue. Same coin after an acetone bath:

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On 5/20/2026 at 4:50 PM, Martinminerva said:

Fortunately with his (or her - Linda??) outrageous prices, most people are fly enough to not fall for such bull, but I do see this one has sold:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/358558956337?itmmeta=01KS30XZG90WV7QVHWDYHQTRTW&hash=item537bc77b31:g:74IAAeSwAllqBx9t

Obviously, post mint damage.  Part of me thinks if some idiot has £500 to throw away on this sort of rubbish, more fool them, but I do take the point that naive people might get burnt. Don' know what the solution is. Ebay aren't ever interested in reporting items like these...

I wonder what Linda would make of this one. Perhaps missing waves......and lighthouse!!

 

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5 hours ago, alfnail said:

I wonder what Linda would make of this one. Perhaps missing waves......and lighthouse!!

 

Missing waves and lighthouse.jpg

Missing shield and rock seat, too ₤₤₤!

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