whats going on with this farthing

[scott 144]

a nice example... but i'm curious about the lines between the shield and lighthouse

[Colin G. 147]

a nice example... but i'm curious about the lines between the shield and lighthouse

Scott,

This is a common feature on some 1873 farthings, and can also be found by the date on certain die varieties just above the 8. May be a clashed die (like the striations shown Here )but I haven't yet had a look whether there is a match in the design on the obverse, or there could be another explanation.

Have a look at reverse 5 here>>

You certainly are an observant collector Scott!!