Australia 1930 Penny Altered Date

Altered Date 1930 Penny

A real Australian penny with the date altered to read 1930 (the keydate of the penny series). Coin has the Birmingham reverse which was not used for the 1930 penny. The Birmingham reverse was used for pennies dated 1932 to 1936, hence this was originally a genuine 1936 penny.

Fake 1930 Penny

With Royal Australian Mint letter confirming it is not a genuine 1930 penny and has been mechanically altered.

1930 Penny Authenticity Letter

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