1805 Trial Halfpenny

[Rob 3,152]

A trial halfpenny for Peck 1309 with much filled in detail and recutting to both the legend and other features such as the trident and olive branch, both of which are double cut. SOHO is very weak and had not been reinforced at this point. The obverse is as found on a normal P1309. It shows the same type of filled die characteristics described in the 1807/6 halfpenny elsewhere in this section. Additionally it is in copper as opposed to bronzed copper and is struck on a thicker than normal flan of 2.8mm instead of 2.5mm. Weight 12.88 grams. Purchased at London Coins auction 4/6/06 lot 1591.

[Geordie582 18]

Fancied himself as a Roman emperor?

Edited June 6, 2006 by Geordie582

[Hussulo 6]

Nice coin.