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by markn Posted in Australian Coins, Pre Decimal Coins
Australia 1964y 1/2d Rotated Double Strike Error

Australia 1964y 1/2d Rotated Double Strike Error Interesting 1964y half penny that has been struck twice in collar and rotated slightly between strikes. Date is obscured completely from the second strike but it can be made out from the remnants …

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by markn Posted in Turkish Coins
Turkey 25 Kurush Full Obverse Brockage Error

Turkey 25 Kurush Full Obverse Brockage Error Interesting full obverse brockage error struck on a Turkish 25 Kurush gold (91.7%) coin KM#851. . The 25 kurush was struck by Turkey as a bullion coin for most of the 20th Century …

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by markn Posted in Error Coins, Pre Decimal Coins
1948 Sixpence - Struck Multiple Times in Collar

Struck multiple times in collar.

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by markn Posted in Decimal Coins
1979 10c struck on 5c planchet - PCGS MS64

1979 10c struck on 5c planchet – PCGS MS64 Lovely choice uncirculated 1979 10 cent that was struck in error on a 5 cent planchet. Apparently it was removed directly from a mint roll. Graded by PCGS as MS64. Coin …

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by markn Posted in Decimal Coins
1979 2 Cent Multiple Struck Error

1979 2 Cent Multiple Struck Error Interesting full red 1979 2 cent that was struck multiple times in the collar. Likely struck at least three times. You can read more about this specific error type here. Coin Information Reference Number: …

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by markn Posted in Decimal Coins
1980 2 Cent - Large Straight Clipped PLanchet

1980 2 Cent – Large Straight Clipped PLanchet Impressive large straight clipped planchet error. US grading companies (PCGS and NGC) have been known to attribute this error type as “defective planchet”. Coin Information Reference Number: C031315 Country: Australia Denomination: 2c …

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by markn Posted in Italian Coins
Italy 1918R 20c overstruck on 1894KB 20c

Italy 1918R 20c overstruck on 1894KB 20c KM#58 over struck on KM#28.1. Interesting series from 1918 to 1920 all overstruck on 1890’s 20 centesimos of various years. This one struck over a 1894KB 20 centesimo. KB mintmark of host coin …

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by markn Posted in South African Coins
South Africa 1892 2 Shilling

South Africa 1892 2 Shilling KM#6. 55,000 minted. Like most Kruger coins has a tiny mintage but still worth well less than $50. This one grades a bit better than fine. Coin Information Reference Number: C111602 Country: South Africa Denomination: …

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by markn Posted in Error Coins
Note copper spots on obverse

Note copper spots on obverse Interesting 1959 florin with three obvious bright orange copper spots on the obverse. Could be improperly mixed alloy or impurity. Could also be copper waste picked up by the planchet while being annealed / tumbled …

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by markn Posted in Indian Coins
India 1918(B) 2 Annas

India 1918(B) 2 Annas Mint mark is small raised dot at bottom of reverse. Calcutta minted coins have no mint mark. Coin Information Reference Number: C111603 Country: India (British) Denomination: 2 Annas Year: 1918 Mint: Bombay Grade: UNC

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