bobh Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Here is a recent eBay acquisition of mine, the first coin I ever bought for this type: Although the seller advertised this as "1727-MD", it cannot be (look at the eagle wings ... there is unfortunately corrosion where the "M" would be). I am thinking it is 1727-НД, Bitkin 279 ("5 feathers in wing")... An interesting thing about this coin is the die orientation ... what was the normal die orientation for this type? It is actually 180 degrees different from the images in Bitkin -- i.e. when you hold the coin with the crowns pointing up, then turn the coin around (horizontally, not vertically) the words "ПѦТЬ КОПѢЕКЪ" are upside-down and the date is on top (NOTE: this is not the rare "date above" variety, but only a possible rotated die error). Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexbq2 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 These coins are suppose to have Coin side orientation (like current US coins). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobh Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 These coins are suppose to have Coin side orientation (like current US coins). Thanks, alexbq2 ... in that case, it is the normal die orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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