Great Britain 1988 One Penny Faulty Planchet Error
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GB 1988 Penny Planchet Flaw
British penny with a rather large inclusion rolled into the planchet and then fell away prior to the coin being struck. Design details particularly on Her Majesty’s crown and the second I of TH II show us the metal flow into the void indicating the hole was there at the time of striking. Below is a closeup of the reverse showing fishtailing on the crown above the portcullis. Underweight at 2.75g (should weigh 3.56g).
Reverse Detailing Showing Fishtailing on the Crown above the Portcullis.
Coin Information
| Reference Number: | K00217 |
| Country: | Great Britain |
| Denomination: | One Penny |
| Year: | 1988 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
| Grade: | Choice uncirculated |
| Error Type: | Planchet flaw |