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[heyhey 0]

Hi, Im new to this forum and coin collecting, and have a starter question,

what is it called when the the two sides of the coin are upside down to each other?

I have a George ll 1754 farthing like this!

thanks for any help

heyhey

[Peckris 579]

Hi, Im new to this forum and coin collecting, and have a starter question,

what is it called when the the two sides of the coin are upside down to each other?

I have a George ll 1754 farthing like this!

thanks for any help

heyhey

Hey hey, welcome to the forums

Ironically, it's called "coin alignment". The other alignment (the same way up transversely) is called "en medaille" (medal) and is how most modern coins are minted. Confusing? You bet! (It changed over in Britain in the 19th Century).

Edited July 23, 2011 by Peckris

[heyhey 0]

Thanks Peckris this has been helpfull I think

So is my farthing unusual or fairly common? I dont think I have another coin like this!

[Peter 615]

Thanks Peckris this has been helpfull I think

So is my farthing unusual or fairly common? I dont think I have another coin like this!

We are the Monkies

Welcome to the forum.

This is usual for your farthing.There are many dies used for this date which will give slight differences.The main variety is the rarish 4 over 0.

1754 is the most common George 11 farthing (and the last)Don't be kidded by Ebay prices.Nioe examples are available from specialist copper dealers.

[Peckris 579]

Thanks Peckris this has been helpfull I think

So is my farthing unusual or fairly common? I dont think I have another coin like this!

Fairly common I'm afraid. But still, nice to have a 18thC copper, and no need to belittle it at all. Enjoy it, and if you have access to a camera or scanner, do upload pictures

[heyhey 0]

ok thx for info