Holed 1888 sixpence

[Nick 329]

It seems that it is always the rare variety that ends up with a dirty great hole through it. This looks like a type 1+A (ie same as 1887) die pairing with 1 over 1 in the date. Davies quotes the 1/1 as being 1+B but the only example I've ever seen was 1+A and was sold by DNW in September 2011.

[ChKy 61]

Seems, that rare varieties are not dedicated for destruction. In such a case people tolerate holes, loops our frames. Damaged and common stuff usually is melted down i the melting pot...

[Peckris 579]

I like this in the description :

"the coin is better than what the pictures are showing, the quality of picture is not good"

...what, you mean there ISN'T a socking great hole in it, it's just the photo??

[ChKy 61]

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[Accumulator 52]

I like this in the description :

""

...what, you mean there ISN'T a socking great hole in it, it's just the photo??

:D

He later advises, 'Please see photo for condition'. He can't have it both ways!

Needless to say, he also adds the obligatory 'thanks for looking' twice and a the essential 'happy bidding' for good measure.