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Hi John, Welcome to the forum! The varieties and micro-varieties of pennies are a hot topic here, and there is often hot debate as to which is which. It is not really my area of collecting, but as I understand it, a "Variety" is when there has been a change in the design or layout of the dies. What you have might be called a "micro-variety" where an existing die has been repaired by re-entering damaged or misplaced letters or numbers. During the Victorian era this happened a great deal, so there are hundreds, if not thousands, of examples around. They are collected by the enthusiasts, but generally do not warrant a separate mention in the books. (With exceptions!) There are also "die faults" where cracks or dents in the dies result in anomalies. These are also not really varieties (though some have been listed as such in the past) but are still collected by some. Varieties generally have assigned rarity levels and so prices. Micro-varieties and die faults are much more difficult to value as it depends on finding a collector who wants them.

And as if by magic... and a lot of looking at yet more 1887 6d's..... 🤪 a Wide 7 or 8 over 8, or a combination.

Found it. Egypt. 10 Qirsh. 1876.

In theory it's supposed to be the equivalent of GEF in the UK system. https://mycoinage.co.uk/grading-guide It usually closer to lower EF in my experience.

Bargain alert! It's been reduced by £56.10. Now only £409.60.

found today 1 Rupee 1835 William IIII

Oh, my goodness, that’s a terrible effort! The most impressive thing about it is the micro-scratches and abrasions, they actually look pretty good!

A bit too soapy for my liking... Cast?

I've added a page on these to my rare penny site https://rarestpennies.wordpress.com/filled-dies/

I used to have a few when I first collected as a teenager. The Victorian rupees were much more affordable than the British version. It was a cheaper way to the the young head and the gothic head. If I collect empire coins again, I would want a Straits Settlements dollar. Both the reverse and obverse are very nice.

Often when Una and the Lion's are mentioned, you first imagine gold! For me, it will always be this gorgeous silver pattern piece I had the chance to photograph. Stunning rainbow toning, never seen anything like it.