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syzygy

Mar 24 2006, 03:18 AM

Anyone recognize the country and denomination. British territory? Also, check out the date - does that look like an overdate? This was a 6/$1 coin but I am curious.

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tommyd

Mar 24 2006, 04:32 AM

1831 British Penny. No overdate -- 6/1$ was a steal!

SlavicScott

Mar 24 2006, 12:19 PM

QUOTE(tommyd @ Mar 23 2006, 11:27 PM)

1831 British Penny.
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I'm thinking farthing. What is the diameter??

1d=34mm
½d=28mm
¼d=22mm

Ætheling

Mar 24 2006, 03:06 PM

Looks farthingy to me.

Dockwalliper

Mar 24 2006, 09:01 PM

1/3 Farthing?

SlavicScott

Mar 25 2006, 02:11 AM

QUOTE(Dockwalliper @ Mar 24 2006, 03:56 PM)

1/3 Farthing?
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1/3 farthing only issued in 1835, none in 1831.

syzygy

Mar 25 2006, 02:22 AM

It is a farthing - 21 mm. KM #705 Mintage:2.688M F:$4.50 Thanks for all of your help!

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