Australia 1961 Shilling Clipped Planchet Error
Shilling planchet clip.
Shilling planchet clip.
Click image to enlarge Coin Information Reference Number: C091215 Country: Australia Denomination: 1s Year: 1961 Mint: Melbourne Grade: MS66 PCGS Reference: 82946039 Error Type: Ramstrike
Massive planchet flaw, the coin almost split right through.
This coin was struck on a planchet with a thin edge. It’s underweight at 5.11g compared to the standard weight of 5.65g.
The second strike just caught the edge of the coin as it exited the coin press!
A penny with a planchet flaw hole right through the coin!
Struck with chrome plated dies.
Broadstrike penny in gem uncirculated.
This broadstrike error has enough of the legends missing to term it off-centre. An error is called an off-centre when design elements disapear, this error 5 millimeters or 10% off-center.
Click image to enlarge Coin Information Reference Number: C021009 Country: Australia Denomination: 6d Year: 1963 Mint: Melbourne Grade: MS63 PCGS Reference: 82946036 Error Type: Broadstrike