stu62 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 I've seen "dump" issue refering to some 1717 copper. What does this mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 By 1717 there was a shortage of copper coinage. A new contract was signed and a Royal Warrant in 1717 proclaimed the issue of a new halfpenny. The first issue of George I has become known as the "dump" issue. They were smaller, thicker and somewhat lighter than halfpennies previously issued by other monarchs. In 1719 a new issue of Halfpennies began. These were neare the proportions to those earlier reigns. The diameter was greater than that of the "dump" halfpenny, but the coin was thinner and so retained the same weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 1718 "dump" halfpenny. http://www.omnicoin.com/coins/910789.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 P.S. it wasn't just the halfpennies. The farthings of 1717 and 1718 get called "dump" for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu62 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 My knowledge of English coins is increasing daily. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Somehow I don't think you mean 1718 farthing....they don't exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Somehow I don't think you mean 1718 farthing....they don't exist. Well strictly speaking they do, in proof struck in silver on a thin flan, but yes it was a typo sorry my bad Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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