1720 Farthing

[Hussulo 6]

Do you think this farthing is a trial or error?

It is on a thick planchet and the edge is smooth.

Any oppinions welcome, thanks.

[Rob 3,152]

Do you think this farthing is a trial or error?

It is on a thick planchet and the edge is smooth.

Any oppinions welcome, thanks.

Bizarre. The rim is obviously thicker than normal, but is the rest of the coin thicker? Can you get a micrometer on it? Finally, is the weight abnormal? It looks as if it has been struck in a loose collar.

[Chris Perkins 228]

Looks like it's been squashed and rolled in a machine.

If the rim was that high when it was made, then there would be very little wear on the design elements because they would be well protected.

[Rob 3,152]

Looks like it's been squashed and rolled in a machine.

If the rim was that high when it was made, then there would be very little wear on the design elements because they would be well protected.

The reverse looks squashed, but the obverse seems to have retained its shape well to the extent of the border teeth not looking deformed despite the obvious adjacent rim deformation. The question of how well the design is struck up can also be a bit uncertain. Don't forget you have numerous instances of incomplete legend which is usually put down to grease blocking the die and so not imparting a full strike. On occasions this can result in a perfectly flat flan surface where there should be raised features, so therefore anything between no detail and full detail is a possibility. You really need to get it in the hand to properly assess it.

[Hussulo 6]

Looks like it's been squashed and rolled in a machine.

If the rim was that high when it was made, then there would be very little wear on the design elements because they would be well protected.

That’s exactly what I thought, but if it was kept as a pocket piece that would explain the wear, or possibly even struck in a loose collar would that not account for the weak detail, because some of the energy would be supplied out to the sides?

Anyway I have a chance of buying it cheap, but I don't want to if it has been tampered with. (I.e. modern damage). That’s why I thought I'd get some expert advice here first.

[Chris Perkins 228]

I bet it was the Victorians, they were especially good at bending, stretching and squashing things!

I've seem similar before, and they went into my scrap copper bag.

[Hussulo 6]

I bet it was the Victorians, they were especially good at bending, stretching and squashing things!

I've seem similar before, and they went into my scrap copper bag.

Ok thanks once again for your advice Chris. I think I shall give this one a body swerve in that case.

[Peter 615]

Yep

A nice not freakie currency piece for me every time.

Although I did buy a dodgy 1758 shilling.....live on the edge...Yeh.

[Guest Aidan Work]

Yep

A nice not freakie currency piece for me every time.

Although I did buy a dodgy 1758 shilling.....live on the edge...Yeh.

Peter,the 1758 6d. often turns up.One does not see many King George II 1/- coins.

Aidan.

[Hussulo 6]

Yep

A nice not freakie currency piece for me every time.

Although I did buy a dodgy 1758 shilling.....live on the edge...Yeh.

Well sometimes you just gotta take risks!

[Peter 615]

It was a flan error..the D of Dei was flat as was the reverse.

Bought as a VF for about £10.

My previous EF given to a friend as an Xmas present...he collects George 11 furniture.

Now if you want to see some catalogues !!!!!!

Plus Mrs Peter is quite happy that I stick to coins.

[Hussulo 6]

It was a flan error..the D of Dei was flat as was the reverse.

Bought as a VF for about £10.

My previous EF given to a friend as an Xmas present...he collects George 11 furniture.

Now if you want to see some catalogues !!!!!!

Plus Mrs Peter is quite happy that I stick to coins.

Yep so's my Mrs, they take up less room apparently.

[TomGoodheart 403]

I'm so jealous! My Mrs doesn't mind that I collect coins. She just doesn't want me to talk about them or spend money on them!

I think her problem is that, like most women, she needs a really good............................................................... hobby

Edited September 23, 2006 by TomGoodheart