terrysoldpennies

I can only real talk about my observations on copper or bronze pennies, as that is my major interest . I find that over stamped letters/ numbers are extremely common on coins up to about 1863 though some can still be seen through to the 20th century . The last I think being 1945. The ones that are of interest to me and I would guess a lot of collectors are the ones that are dramatically out of place or triple struck . Some examples below Triple struck Y quite sort after , note the G and D overstruck but of little interest Here's Y over Y dramatically out of place 8 over 8 And just look at this one !!

I think that's a Gouby Ba narrower date type as Ian [ alfnail ] says . Terry

It looks like the picture of the coin sold on London Coins in auction 180 5/3/2023

I've had another really good look at the two pictures and I feel sure I can see many duplicated marks on both pictured examples [ arrow marked ] ??? Your coin on right

Sorry about that Richard but it does look like No 11 . And I've also made a slip up above as its a 4+D 🙃

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Here's one more for your list If you want it Richard an f22 1861 2+D with missing top leaf .

Its example 11 on your list Richard.

Well the answer to that is with difficulty . Firstly the 1915 is rarer than the 1916 and that most collectors associate the type with the broken tooth and want it to be clearly visable . And so without it, its really hard to tell from a photograph, but in hand its easier to determine the depression in the centre of the coin. Below are four pictures of the tooth gradually looking more broken Note in the top picture the tooth looks to be intact, but on closer inspection it is actually very slightly smaller . really hard to see on a coin. ?

No sorry its not a Recessed Ear type . With slightly worn coins, the recessed ear type shows no sign of ware to the top of the ear [ the Slight flattening you see on your example shows that the centre is protruding and readily becomes warn Also usually the tooth above left of the colon between T:O is damaged but not always with the 1915 , but always on the 1916.

Its one of the most mis attributed types you see , nearly all the so could high tide examples on E.bay are incorrect . The best way to tell is by the stem of the P in Penny which on the High Tide points to the Gap [space] between the teeth, on all the others it points to the Tooth.

That's an amazing stroke of luck to find an Freeman 90 unattributed. I've been collecting for twenty years and have made some fantastic finds , but have never seen an F90 for sale any where other than in a specialist auction . I have though had the luck back in January to find an 1897 F148 in AU condition after searching all that time. Examples turn up but normally in poor condition . My example is pictured below. But good luck with your quest to find an example of all Victoria pennies as some are thought to be unique , such as the F19 1861 2+F

1861 Freeman 28 5+G Managed to pick this one up recently , in not to bad a condition and its an upgrade for me . A devil of type to find in high grade !!! 😊

I had the luck to pick this one up on ebay , unattributed 😊 An F148 high tide

Obv.

1904 narrow date with 1 over tooth, Lucky enough to pick this one up in uncirculated condition Ex rare

Well you know what they say , QUALITY ALWAYS SELLS !

Obverse.

In the interest of trying to keep some coins showing on the forum , I'll try to post this 1962 penny with missing waves and horizon left of lighthouse . listed by David Groom , [ but not pictured ]

I don't know if it would make any difference but I post my pictures in jpeg ?

Having a go at posting pictures again lets hope It appears on your screen. This one hasn't got a hole in it , Its almost a train tunnel , but I just had to give it a home as Its an 1861 Freeman 24 4+f on Richards rare list.

Yes almost certainly Die clash . It can leave some very strange marks.

Yes Paddy we have pictures .

Great We can post Pictures again 😃

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