1853/2 sixpence

[Nick 329]

Unrecorded variety as far as I'm aware.

[Coinery 1,157]

Unrecorded variety as far as I'm aware.

Is that typical for the 2 to sit so high on the die?

[Nick 329]

Unrecorded variety as far as I'm aware.

Is that typical for the 2 to sit so high on the die?

Here's a picture of a typical 1852 sixpence which seems to match up pretty well with what I believe is the remains of the 2.

[Coinery 1,157]

Unrecorded variety as far as I'm aware.

Is that typical for the 2 to sit so high on the die?

Here's a picture of a typical 1852 sixpence which seems to match up pretty well with what I believe is the remains of the 2.

I'd say you're very much right, I'd certainly be 100% happy with that as a 3/2 if I were holding it in my collection! Nice New Year variety, Nick, well done!

[Coinery 1,157]

Do you think that's a 4 under your 5 too?

[Nick 329]

Do you think that's a 4 under your 5 too?

Not sure. I'll have to have another look under the microscope.

[Nick 329]

Do you think that's a 4 under your 5 too?

I don't think it is. Under the microscope it looks like there is just a small die break between the upper and lower parts of the 5.

[Peckris 579]

Do you think that's a 4 under your 5 too?

I doubt it - 53/52 makes sense, but 53/42 doesn't, really.