SRSNUM

Is the subject coin imaged below which appears to exhibit a 3 obverse & a B reverse a known variety or sub-variety? The red arrows on the obverse point to areas that exhibit clashing. The arrows at the right show the clash from the reverse of the shield, and Union Jack emblem on it. The clash at the left arrow shows a raised curved line from an unknown source on the reverse. The image of the reverse is shown for completeness. Additional magnified images from the reverse are as follow: The first magnified image shows the upper ‘inside’ loop of the ‘F’ closed by a die chip. A second die chip is shown below and to the right of upper serif of the ‘F’. The ‘A’ appears doubled at the outside left of the slanted stroke on the left. The second magnified image indicates a notch at the outside lower right of the ‘R’ which may indicate doubling of that letter. The third magnified image shows notches at the upper left serif of the ‘T’ along with doubling at the bottom of that letter. The image also shows doubling at the top and bottom of the ‘H’. In addition the ‘H’ is ‘closed’ at top and bottom, as the serifs of the top right & top left and those of the bottom right & bottom left are in contact. The forth magnified image indicates that both the ‘1’ & ‘8’ are triply entered and the ‘6’ is doubly entered. The fifth magnified image seems to indicate that the date may be of the 'wide type' as both the '1' is far from the '8' and the '2' is far from '6'. All thoughts welcome.

After many comparisons done to convince myself, I believe now that your analysis is correct and that we share a coin from the same reverse die. Many thanks Peckris 2 for responding and taking the time to share your thoughtful and thorough analysis. From South Florida USA to SW England...it is much appreciated!

Does your coin exhibit the closed 'H' in 'FARTHING' as well?

Thanks Peckris 2 for responding. It would seem that if your example exhibits the 'closed H' in 'FARTHING' then the dies are likely the same. In addition, my example contains a bifurcated inner circle above the 'I' in 'FARTHING' (see image below). Should this feature also appear on your example, it would appear the dies are identical, except that my example is in a somewhat later state. Of course this analysis may prove incorrect, and I may be obliged to go back to square one and start again... The lower part of the bifurcated inner circle eventually terminates in the field.

The coin below appears to be of Nero. I am unable to attribute it fully. Possibly dupondius 519 but the "C" of 'SC' does not match as it is too far right and 'low'. The image does not reflect the true color in hand. Trust someone may be able to help. 13.08 gr. ~28mm' brass IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR PPP SECVRITAS AVGVSTI dark brown with yellowish devices

Thanks to Rob & JLS. It appears I have a new die pairing and thus a new die variety of RIC 519 with 'C' below the Altar.

I tried to find other images that matched but the RIC519 was closest I could find. Below are Images I found online: Wildwinds image-RIC 519 Roman Coin Database image-

Need help with the attribution of the coin pictured in the digital images below. The reverse of the coin appears to be incused images of the obverse (embossed?). The coin appears to be 14mm in diameter and weighs 0.35 grams. Any ideas or comments are most appreciated. SRSNUM

Just a quick thank you in this Free for All Forum. I have also responded to your reply in the World Coin Forum. Best regards, SRSNUM

i HAVE TWO FOREIGN COINS IN MY COLLECTION THAT HAVE RESISTED MY ATTEMPTS AT ATTRIBUTION. ANY INFORMATION OR COMMENTS ABOUT THEM APPRECIATED. SILVER COIN-DIAMETER 14 mm, WEIGHT 0.35 GRAMS. APPEARS EMBOSSED-RELIEF ON ONE SIDE, INCUSED ON THE BACK. COPPER COIN-DIAMETER 22 mm, WEIGHT 16.32 GRAMS, THICKNESS ~5.0 mm. APPEARS TO HAVE A HORSE WITH BIRD ON IT'S BACK ON ONE SIDE AND ARABIC WRITING ON THE BACK. PLEASE SEE DIGITAL IMAGES BELOW. SRSNUM

Many thanks JLS for responding and finally attributing this silver coin in my collection. It has dodged my best efforts at identifying it. My weakness in identifying medieval coinage is on display as is my weakness in the area of Arabic related coinage. Your supplying a reference work is most helpful too. Thanks again. I still have hope that the copper coin may also be attributed. Perhaps another expert in this forum may have the knowledge. Kindest regards, SRSNUM

In the previous post, several digital images of the obverse of the 1860 farthing in my collection were shown. Below is a duplicate of the "F:D:" image from the previous post. Is this image an example of the colon after "F:D"with the designation of 1 1/2 (1.5) stops? The following cropped image is taken from the aboutfarthings site of the 1860 farthing. It is designated obverse 3 and is from the same area for comparison. Is this a full colon (2 stops)? The following cropped image of an 1860 farthing is taken from the aboutfarthings site and is designated obverse 3a. Is this colon an example with designation 1 stop? Comments much appreciated. srsnum

Many thanks to Coinery and Colin G. for their clarifying comments.

BELOW FIND AN EXAMPLE OF AN 1860 FARTHING FROM MY COLLECTION. ANY COMMENTS APPRECIATED. SEE DIGITAL IMAGES. TRUST THEY MAY PROVE USEFUL. FOR REFERENCE, THE FINAL IMAGES ARE THE TOOTHED, REVERSE B(1 LARGE ROCK) AND OBVERSE 3 (5 BERRIES), OF THE 1860 FARTHING.

The last two images are from the aboutfarthings website. The balance of the images are the coin in my collection. Trust this makes my description clearer.

Trust the following is a better image of the 3b reverse of the 1860 farthing.

The software supplied with my digital microscope allowed me to take the original digital images and crop them. The 'image size' command allowed further reduction in the number of kilobytes of each image. The total amounted to 485.62 K. Seems that the resolution proved adequate.

Anyone wish to hazard a guess as to the identity and origin of this token? Thought it might be from Great Britain due to the "6P". See images below.

Below, find a description of the coin at hand as I see it in person. 1. THE FIRST '5' APPEARS TO BE REPUNCHED OR RE-ENGRAVED OVER ANOTHER '5'. THERE APPEARS TO BE A TINY RAISED LINE @ THE LOWER RIGHT OF THE LOWER LOOP OF THE '8'. 2. THE LAST '5' APPEARS TO BE REPUNCHED OVER A ZERO? OR PERHAPS ANOTHER NUMBER (4,7,8,9?) AS THERE ARE REMNANTS IN THE FORM OF RAISED LINES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE LOOP. THE LOOP OF LAST '5' IS ALSO SOMEWHAT MIS-SHAPEN WHEN COMPARED WITH FIRST '5'. 3. THERE IS A LARGE SPACE BETWEEN THE 'BALL OF THE LOOP AND THE UPRIGHT OF THE LAST '5'. THE RESULT IS A SMALLER UPRIGHT OF THE LAST '5' ABOUT 1/2 THE SIZE OF THE 'NORMAL' FIRST '5'. THIS ALSO RESULTS IN THE LOOP OF THE LAST '5' BEING DIS-CONNECTED FROM THE UPRIGHT AS THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN THE END OF THE LOOP AND THE UPRIGHT. 4. AS OPPOSED TO THE ABOVE, THERE IS A SMALL SPACE BETWEEN THE BALL OF THE LOOP AND THE UPRIGHT IN THE “NORMAL” FIRST '5'. Do members have this variety in their collections or recall seeing this variety or similar varieties of this type for the 1855 1/2 penny? Any additional comments much appreciated. SRS

Found this coin and would find any information about it useful. See digital images below. Last two numerals of the date are of most interest. Thanks. SRS

Found this coin and would find any information about it useful. See digital images below. Last two numerals of the date are of most interest. Thanks. SRS

Hi Raul, Thank you for responding and for supplying the information about the coin's value. It is much appreciated. Warm regards, Steve

Please find digital scans of a Morocco 1/2 Dirham of Muhammed IV below. It appears to be dated AH 1286. It weighs 1.33 grams and is ~17X18mm in size. Close examination reveals indications of an undertype (i.e., struck on a previously struck coin NOT on a blank planchette) on both obverse and reverse. It appears to be in fine condition or perhaps a bit better for its type. Parts of the inscription are not visible due perhaps to the undertype interfering with proper die pressure to fully bring up the relief. I have been able to find an image of a similar item, but not been able to find a value for this item in any condition after considerable searching on the internet. Might a member be able to provide a value for this item?

I would appreciate the opinion of the members as to whether the coin pictured in the attached digital images is a genuine 1860 'large bead' toothed over beaded border mule. Below, I have described the item in some detail to help with attribution. The obverse appears to be of the toothed type with 137 toothed denticles. The wreath appears to have 5 berries. A small area of corrosion appears in front of the bust below the neck of the Queen. Though not obvious from the digital scan, the coin "in person" shows full cartwheel effect with considerable mint red in the protected areas of the devices "BRITT:REG:F:D:" and "VICTORIA ". The lower stop on the last colon after the 'D' appears to be somewhat truncated. All other devices appear sharp and intact. The obverse field appears without evidence of die polishing. The reverse appears to my eye to have a beaded border. There appears to be 133 beads. Although not apparent from the digital images, "in person" the reverse die appears to have been polished or wire brushed, as the entire field of the coin is replete with dozens of raised lines perpendicular to the exergue running vertically from rim to rim. The 'polishing' seems to have reduced the sharpness of the 'lighthouse' and the 'boulders' to the left of the lighthouse. The balance of the reverse appears to be sharp. The reverse maintains full cartwheel effect with just a hint of red in the 'H', 'N' and 'G' of "FARTHING". The one in the date is embedded in the inner circle and the zero in the date touches the inner circle. The 'T' in "FARTHING" is punched high and there appears to be two tiny die breaks or die gouges above the 'T' touching both the 'T' and the inner circle. Lastly, at the intersection of the exergue and the inner circle to the left of the date there appears to be a die break or gouge. I trust this description along with the images may prove adequate for a full attribution. I can supply images with greater resolution upon request. Please email (see below) if you may have questions or comments. Steve Schor LHNUMIS@BELLSOUTH.NET

Here in Florida, these varieties are virtually ignored and as you say, no value is placed on them. Thanks copper123 for your comments!