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Many years ago when still a bit green I bought an alleged 1876 No H penny, sold as such, and for all the world looked like it was (pictures attached), but when held at a slant to the light the H was definitely visible.....beware tricks of the light! 🧐

I thought I would have a go at trying to flatten a couple of hammereds that have been sitting in my coin cabinet for ages. I brought the coins up to cherry red and quenching to anneal them to make it easier to very slowly unfold them. Here’s one that I’m particularly pleased with. I haven’t been able to pin it down to a class, I’m thinking class 2. Any help would be appreciated. Richard

I have that Feather On The Breath Of God album - very good it is too. I haven't played the Motley Crue / Dr Feegood track yet ... but I never knew they'd ever collaborated?

C'mon Mike, sell your car, and with the money go for the Narrow date! 😂

That's the difference I always spot, as it's really easy. I don't think it's mentioned in Peck though. Peck will list other differences but probably harder to see straightaway.

I would call it as a Soho proof due to the small curved line coming down from the King's ear. This is indicative of one of the KP types but as I haven't got Peck to hand I can't specify which (it may be the one with P1123 in it).

I agree, and the marks below the date do suggest that the H was once there, or is very weakly struck. I suspect it would be clearer in the hand. Jerry

The picture you posted above is of a proof coin and yes the currency is the same although you wont find a currency with so good a strike and fields. The Taylor ones you can spot quite easily as a completely different design to the reverse and yes there are patterns for 1797. Plenty to choose from and maybe take your time 😊

Will do, though it won't be today (Big Day Out...).

It's a great book, and very useful - although as stated above, many new discoveries have been made since the last update, so you have to factor that in. But with that said, it's just about the most comprehensive work on offer, I'd say. A very big heavy book, as might be imagined. Of course the photographic plates are not of the standard we would expect today, but the written text is superb. My advice for what it's worth - buy it !!! Don't know what the cost is on e bay Australia, but generally they're not cheap. I got mine for £50 at an auction in 2016 (1964 print)

Peck is generally considered to be the definitive work on the subject and I believe the 1970 edition is the second printing and most recent edition. A must have reference for your library.... One caveat to remember; there have been many new discoveries since that last printing, so you will have to supplement it with other resources.... However it is the starting point from which all others embark...