Delta Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I bought a bunch of mixed pre-decimal ages ago and it had two coins which where near unidentifiable. One bigger than a half penny but smaller than a penny and that is still a mystery. However one was clearly a half penny of some sort. The other day I must have caught it at the right angle because right there in front of me what a portrait of what I assumed was Queen Victoria. Doing a little googleing it seems to be a bun head but I think the year will forever be a mystery! Forgot to add, this makes it my oldest coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 It is indeed a bunhead of dear ole Vicky! If you want feel free to send large, clear images to Clive@HistoricCoinage.com and I'll see what I can do for you Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I'll do that at some point My camera is great at close focus, its just getting the thing to stay parallel and still that is the problem. I won't start another thread for this.. but I was in my local museum the other day and I'm sure I saw a silver half-penny. Is this possible? I couldn't get close enough for a pic due to another exhibit being in the way but I'm sure it was a half-penny. Was this some kind of special issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I won't start another thread for this.. but I was in my local museum the other day and I'm sure I saw a silver half-penny. Is this possible? I couldn't get close enough for a pic due to another exhibit being in the way but I'm sure it was a half-penny. Was this some kind of special issue? I can only think it was a trial issue, silver plated or a serious error in the mint. You might want to have another look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I can only think it was a trial issue, silver plated or a serious error in the mint. You might want to have another look! Will do! Perhaps I was confusing it with another coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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