What's this....?

[RChris 3]

Would someone please enlighten me as to what exactly I have here? I'm thinking farthing obverse brockage on a halfpenny blank. But the weight is 4.2g and dia is 24mm - so I'm just not sure.

[Rob 3,152]

It might be a filed down halfpenny blank, or even an impression made in a scrap piece of bar end. Weight is obviously wrong for both 1/2d and 1/4d. I would go for a farthing obverse impression on the latter unless you can match up the vague relief detail on the flat side to a farthing obverse.

[bagerap 706]

Looks as though it's been through something like an hydraulic press given the depth and sharpness of the lettering.

[RChris 3]

Looks as though it's been through something like an hydraulic press given the depth and sharpness of the lettering.

Yes, the lettering seems deeper & sharper than the kings head does......

Thanks Rob - I never considered it could just be an odd bit of scrap used.

Maybe a trial gone wrong before they start production? Or some idiot arsing around......

[Rob 3,152]

Looks as though it's been through something like an hydraulic press given the depth and sharpness of the lettering.

Yes, the lettering seems deeper & sharper than the kings head does......

Thanks Rob - I never considered it could just be an odd bit of scrap used.

Maybe a trial gone wrong before they start production? Or some idiot arsing around......

Try the second.

[RChris 3]

Whatever, it's for sale or exchange. PM me if anyone is interested.

Edited June 15, 2013 by RChris