GB Groats 1836

CODE	DATE	Ref	[GR] GB GROATS 1836 - 1888	GRADE	Price (£)

	Information on the "BRITANNIA(R)" Groat
	The coin Has a diameter of 16mm (the same as for the silver 3d) It is thicker (than the silver 3d) and has a milled edge. It weighs 1.9 grams (The silver 3d 1.3 grams) The obverse die for the William IV (1836 & 1837) series & the Victoria Young head series (1838 to 1862 [Proof]) is the same as that used for the silver 3d of that period. The obverse die for the 1888 Groat is unique to the Groat as the legend has D: G: BRITANNIAR where as the 3d has DEI GRATIA BRITT: * The Maundy 4d is slightly wider at 17mm and plain edge the weight is the same at 1.9 grams
	Historical information In the UK (England) the MP Joseph Hume campaigned for the re-introduction of the 4d (Groat) last made for currency in the period of 'Hammered' coin in the mid 1600 (not counting the Maundy 4d) as it was the Hansom cab fare for the shortest journey. This coin was not popular with the Hansom cab drivers as they had been used to being offered a 6d for the fare and the 2d change was quite often give as a "Tip" as they generally said that they had no change ! This coin became known as a "Joey" (after Joseph Hume). Some time after the Groat was withdrawn in the UK in 1887 the term 'Joey' became known as the '3d Joey' The early Groats we struck for use in the UK, however, they were extremely popular and used extensively in the West Indies and British Guiana where currency was in short supply and the Groat was valued the same as a "Bitt" or 8 Cents (W. Indies) or 1/4 Guilder (B. Guiana). The 4d fell out of favour in 1845, in the UK, due to the introduction of the silver 3d into circulation. The 3d from 1834 to 1844 were basically for Colonial use. The size being in the same for both coins was another factor for the decline in use of the 4d in the UK. The 1888 Groat (last date) was made for exclusive use in British Guinea. In 1891 British Guiana had their own 4 pence coin made with the re-introduction of Young Queen Victoria (coronet head) on the obverse and British Guyana & West Indies legend on the reverse, with a crowned Four Pence in the centre.

William IV 1831 - 1837
Die Axis ↑↑ on all currency coins
	1836 - 3 Obverse dies
	Obv. 1 Small head D of D: G: to gap & colon dots after D: very close
	Obv. 2 Small head D of D : G :to a border tooth & colon dots after D : wide
	Obv. 3 Large head D of D : G: to a border tooth

GR	1836	A	1 + A [D. 380] - Bright	pAS	140.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A [D. 380] - Bright	EF+-pAS	125.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A [D. 380] - Light tone	EF+-pAS	125.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A [D. 380] - Toned	EF+	115.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A [D. 380] - Light tone around legend	EF+	110.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A Obv. Slightly proof-like field	EF/EF+	100.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A (D.380) - Bright	EF-EF+	95.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A (D.380) - Toned	EF-EF+	95.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A [D. 380] - Bright	EF	80.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A [D.380] - Toned	EF?	65.00
GR	1836	A	1 + A	Fine	7.50
GR	1836	B	2 + A [D. 380] Obv. Tiny scuff by face	EF/EF+	125.00
GR	1836	C	3 + A (Larger head) - Very scarce	VF	125.00

	1837 - 3 Obverse dies
	Obv. 1 Small head: D of D: G: to a gap between border teeth
	Obv. 2 Small head: D of D : G :to a border tooth & colon dots after D : wide
	Obv. 3 Large head: I of GULIELMUS to gap; R of REX to tooth
	Obv. 4 Large head (recut hair) I of GULIELMUS to gap; R of REX to gap.

GR	1837	A	1 + A [D.383] Slabbed by NGC as MS64 Sorry - unable to scan as the coin just blurs Rubbish pictures	pAS	235.00
GR	1837	A	1 + A [D. 383] Scarce obv. type	pAS	225.00
GR	1837	A	1 + A [D. 383] Choice toned	EF+	175.00
GR	1837	A	1 + A [D. 383] Bright	EF+	175.00
GR	1837	A	1 + A [D. 383] Brightish	EF-EF+	150.00
GR	1837	A	1 + A [D. 383] Bright	EF?-EF	115.00
GR	1837	B	2 + A - No examples of this obverse have yet been	found for	this date
GR	1837	C	3 + A [D. 384] Slabbed by NGC as MS64 Sorry - unable to scan as the coin just blurs Rubbish pictures	pAS	235.00
GR	1837	C	3 + A Obv. Die crack at 8 o'clock	EF+	185.00
GR	1837	C	3 + A Obv. Die crack at 1 o'clock	VF+-	65.00
GR	1837	D	4 + A Full colon dots after BRITANNIAR :	EF+	150.00
GR	1837	D	4 + A Full colon dots after BRITANNIAR :	EF-EF+	125.00
GR	1837	D	4 + A Full colon dots after BRITANNIAR:	EF	95.00
GR	1837	D	4 + A Weak top colon dot after BRIT ~ :	EF	95.00
GR	1837	D	4 + A Weak top colon dot after BRIT ~ :	VF+-EF?	65.00
GR	1837	E	4 + A Stop only after BRITANNIAR .	EF	125.00
GR	1837	E	4 + A Stop only after BRITANNIAR .
			Obv.Slight indent on neck	EF?-EF	95.00
GR	1837	E	4 + A Stop only after BRITANNIAR .	VF+	65.00

For lower grades see our Silver bullion section

Victoria [Young head] 1837 (!) A very unusual re-strike Proof !

GR	1837	X	Obverse type 3 head Proof - dated 1837

Victoria [Young head] 1838 - 1862
Obverse Type 1 1838 - 1855 1853 (Proof) has several obverse types 1854 & 1855 (Currency) - only obverse Type 1
Die Axis ↑↑ on all currency coins

		From 1838 to 1841 most obverses I have seen have an extra colon dot - (below) the 2 colon dots after F : sometimes the extra dot is missing or unclear & an extra colon dot (below & between) the D : colon dots. The one with the D is more pronounced. The D has also been seen doubled in 1839


	1838 - 1888 Reverse die variations
	Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken font lettering for PENCE
	Rev. Type Aa - Part broken "C" in PENCE (transition die)
	Rev. Type B - Broken "C" in PENCE

		1838 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type Aa & Ab - Part broken 'C' in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date Type C - 8 over 8 sideways

GR	1838	A	Rev. Type A Complete C Bright	pAS	175.00
GR	1838	A	Rev. Type A Complete C Hint of tone	EF+-pAS	150.00
GR	1838	A	Rev. Type A Bright	EF+	125.00
GR	1838	A	Rev. Type A Light tone around legend	EF?	50.00
GR	1838	Aa	Rev. Type Aa Part broken C...........Bright	pAS	205.00
GR	1838	Ab	Rev. Type Ab More of C broken off Bright	pAS/EF+	165.00
GR	1838	Ab	Rev. Type Ab More of C broken off Tone	EF+-pAS	150.00
GR	1838	Ab	Rev. Type Ab More of C Broken off Bright	EF	85.00
GR	1838	B	Rev. Type B Broken C Deep tone	pAS	175.00
GR	1838	B	Rev. Type B Broken C Bright L. tone	pAS/EF+	165.00
GR	1838	C	Rev. Type A Date: 8 over 8 sideways - Bright	EF+-pAS	245.00
GR	1838	C	Rev. Type A Date: 8 over 8 sideways - Deep tone	EF+-pAS	245.00
GR	1838	C	Rev. Type A Date: 8 over 8 sideways - Toned	EF+	195.00
GR	1838	C	Rev. Type A Date: 8 over 8 sideways - Bright
			Obv. Scuffing in field below bust	EF/EF+	110.00
GR	1838	C	Rev. Type A Date: 8 over 8 sideways - Toned	F+/VF?	45.00

		1839 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a -Normal size (larger) 9
		Date: Type b - As above with Slight doubled 9 & dot !?
		Date: Type c - Smaller 9 - bottom part filled in

GR	1839	Aa	Obv. Brilliant Choice. Date: slight tone
			Rev. Type A & Date: Type a	pAS	245.00
GR	1839	Ba	Slabbed by NGC MS64 - Choice deep tone
			Rev. Type B & Date: Type a
			Sorry - unable to scan as the coin just blurs
			Rubbish pictures	pAS	250.00
GR	1839	Bb	Obv. D of F.: D.: doubled & (Extra dots)
			Rev. Type B & Date: Type b - The 9 is slightly
			doubled & a dot in the lower part !	EF?-EF	90.00
GR	1839	Bc	Obv. F & D of F: D: slightly double struck (Extra dots)
			Rev. Type B & Date: Type c (smaller 9)
			Choice Light toning	pAS	240.00
GR	1839	Bc	Obv. F & D of F: D: slightly double struck (Extra dots)
			Rev. Type B & Date: Type c
			Choice - light tone around legend	EF+-pAS	225.00
GR	1839	Bc	Obv. Tiny edge nick 8 o'clock. Extra colon dots
			Rev. Type B & Date: Type c
			Choice deep golden greenish tone	pAS	215.00
GR	1839	Bc		VF?	12.50
GR	1839	C	Obv. Deep tone
			Rev. Type B & Date: Type c
			Rev. Nice ghosting image. Lighter tone	EF+	200.00

		1840 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		Rev. Type C - Reads PCNCE for PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a - Flat top 4.
		Date: Type b - The 40 are smaller
		Date: Type c - Slightly larger pointed top 4
		Date: Type d - The 4 is tall & slim

GR	1840	A	Obv. Many die crack lines along legend.
			Rev. Type A -
			Date Type a - Flat top 4 Numerals doubled	pAS	245.00
GR	1840	A	Rev. Type A -
			Date: Type a - Flat top 4 Die flaw through the 4	EF+-pAS	215.00
GR	1840	A	Rev. Type A - Possibly double struck !
			Type A - Date: Flat top 4 Bright	EF	150.00
GR	1840	A	Obv. Many die crack lines along legend
			Rev. Type A -
			Date: Type a - Flat top 4 numerals doubled	EF?/EF	115.00
GR	1840	Ab1	Type D - Date: Tall, slim, pointed top 4	Out of	stock
GR	1840	Ac	Obv. Trace of ghosting
			Rev. Type A Die crack 7 o'clock
			Date: Type c - Date: pointed top 4
			Grade: Choice with golden tone	pAS	265.00
GR	1840	Ac	Rev. Type A
			Ghosting & Die flaw - 3 o'clock
			Date: Type c - Pointed top 4	pAS	245.00
GR	1840	Ac	Rev. Type A
			Rev. N of PENCE double struck
			Date Type c - Pointed top 4	EF+	200.00
GR	1840	Ac	Rev. Type A
			Date: Type c - Pointed top 4	EF?-EF	110.00
GR	1840	Ac	Rev. Type A - Strong ghosting appearance
			of Victoria's face
			Date: Type c - Date: Pointed top 4	EF?	85.00
GR	1840	Ad	Date Type d - Smaller 40	Out of	stock
GR	1840	B	Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
			Not found so far with date type a - d but
			left available for when an example appears	Not found	so far
GR	1840	Cb	Slabbed by NGC as MS63 -
			no mention of this variety !
			Rev. Type C - Reads PCNCE & broken 'C'-
			Date: Type a - Flat top 4	Left as	reference
			Grade: Choice, Brilliant & VERY rare !	Out of	stock
GR	1840	C	Type B - Date: Flat top 4
			Rev. Reads PCNCE - very rare	VF+/EF?	600.00
GR	1840	C	Type B - Date: Flat top 4
			Rev. Reads PCNCE - rare	Fine	125.00
GR	1840	C	Type B - Date: Flat top 4
			Rev. Reads PCNCE - rare	Fair?	65.00
GR	1840	C	Type B - Date: Flat top 4
			Rev. Reads PCNCE - rare	Poor/Fair?	50.00

			I have found that 1841 is a scarce and generally elusive date. Over the last 15 years I have managed to buy many of the examples that have appeared on the market.
			Davies lists a variety for 1841. "small "N" in PENCE." Which I cannot or have not found in over 20 years of looking. I feel that this variety seems unlikely as that would require a completely new reverse die with this legend font to have been cut and used ! I would be very pleased if someone could show me an example of this die with a smaller "N" than those on the normal reverse !
		It is unusual that I have managed to obtain THREE 1841 Groats at different times all with the same Die crack to the FOUR on the reverse. One example even has a slightly longer crack in the FOUR area and an extra die crack higher up ! And a couple with ghosting due to Die clashing.
		1841 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a - Pointed top 4 with T- tail end - 1 to tooth
		Date: Type b - Pointed top 4 with T- tail end - 1 to gap
		Date: Type c - 4 with a triangular tail end - Ext. Rare
		Date: Type d - Last 1 of date over inverted 1 (Roman I)

GR	1841	Aa	Brilliant - Scarce date	pAS	340.00
GR	1841	Aa	Light tone around legend - Scarce date	VF/VF+	65.00
GR	1841	Ab	Rev. Die crack at FOUR & date Choice
			Light tone - SLABBED NGC MS63	pAS	335.00
GR	1841	Ab	Obv. Ghosting. Date: Die crack. Choice	pAS	330.00
GR	1841	Ab	Date: Die crack. Choice toned - Scarce date	pAS	325.00
GR	1841	Ab	Rev. Die crack at FOUR & date. Choice tone	EF+	305.00
GR	1841	Ab	Obv. Ghosting. Date: Die crack. Choice	EF+	295.00
GR	1841	Ab	Rev. Ghosting and die crack Trace of toning	EF+	285.00
GR	1841	Ab	Rev. Die crack at FOUR & date. Choice tone	EF?-EF	175.00
GR	1841	Ab	Bright	VF+-EF?	75.00
GR	1841	Ab	Obv. Faint hairline scratch Bright	VF/VF+	50.00
GR	1841	Ac	Rev. Massive die cracks
			Date: The 4 has a triangular tail end !	EF?/EF	475.00
GR	1841	Ad	Date: Last 1 over inverted 1 (Roman I)	Fair/F	195.00
GR	1841	Ad	Date: Last 1 over inverted 1 (Roman I)	Out of	stock
GR	1841	B	Rev. Broken 'C' in PENCE
			So far, not found with either of the date varieties	NOT	FOUND

		1842 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a - Pointed top 4 with T tail end
		Date: Type b - 2 over 1 - Pointed top 4 with T tail end
		Date: Type c - Stop before 1 of the date

GR	1842	A	Choice pale reddish grey tone	pAS	195.00
GR	1842	A	Rev. Die crack. Choice dark brown tone	EF+-pAS	185.00
GR	1842	A	Bright	EF	80.00
GR	1842	A	Rev. Die crack Bright	EF	75.00
GR	1842	A	Light greyish tone	EF?	60.00
GR	1842	A	Bright	VF+	45.00
GR	1842	A	Dark toned	VF+	40.00
GR	1842	A	Bright	VF/VF+	35.00
GR	1842	A	Dark tone	VF/VF+	35.00
GR	1842	A	Rev. A couple of slight edge bruises 11 o'clock	VF/VF+	25.00
GR	1842	A		Fine/VF?	15.00
GR	1842	A		Fair/F	8.50
GR	1842	A		Fair?/F+	6.50
GR	1842	Ab	Date: 2 over 1 - RARE	EF?	325.00
GR	1842	Ac	Date: Stop before 1 Choice greyish tone	pAS	315.00
GR	1842	B	Rev. Broken 'C' in PENCE
			So far, not found with either of the date varieties	NOT	FOUND

		1843 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a - Pointed top 4 with T tail end (wide date)
		Date: Type b - Pointed top 4 with T tail end (average)
		Date: Type c -Pointed top 4 with T tail end (narrow)
		Date: Type d - Larger 3

GR	1843	Aa	Date: Wide	Fine/F+	15.00
GR	1843	Aa	Date: Wide	Fair/F	10.00
GR	1843	Ab	Rev. Small die crack. Bright	EF+-pAS	200.00
GR	1843	Ab	Date: (Average width)	Fine/F+	15.00
GR	1843	Ab	Date: (Average width)	Fair/F	10.00
GR	1843	Ac	Date: (Narrow)	Out of	stock
GR	1843	Ad	Rev. Die cracks. Date; Larger 3	pAS	225.00
GR	1843	Ad	Date: Larger 3	EF+-pAS	200.00
GR	1843	Ab	Date: Larger 3	F+/VF?	20.00
GR	1843	B	Rev. Broken 'C' in PENCE
			So far, not found with either of the date varieties	NOT	FOUND

		1844 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a - Pointed top 4 with T tail end (Large 44)
		Date: Type b - 4 as per Type A (Large 4 4) [wider]
		Date: Type c - Pointed top 4 with T tail end (small 44)

GR	1844	Aa	Date: Large 44 Choice pale green tone	pAS	215.00
GR	1844	Aa	Date: Large 44 Bright - hint of pale tone	pAS	210.00
GR	1844	Aa	Obv. & rev. Ghosting from clashed dies
			Date: Large 44 Deep dark tone	EF	100.00
GR	1844	Aa	Rev. Slight scratch. Date: Large 44	EF?	60.00
GR	1844	Aa	Date: Large 44	Fine/F+	12.50
GR	1844	Aa	Date: Large 44	Fair	6.50
GR	1844	Aa	Date: Large 44	Fair?/+	5.00
GR	1844	Ab	Date: Large 44. Die flaw 1st 4	Fair?/Fine	6.00
GR	1844	Ac	Date: Smaller 44 Toning in legend	EF+	215.00
GR	1844	Ac	Obv. Die crack Date: Slightly smaller 44 Bright	EF+	215.00
GR	1844	B	Rev. Broken 'C' in PENCE
			So far, not found with either of the date varieties	NOT	FOUND

		1845 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a - 5 has a fairly flat top. 4 has slant-up tail
		Date: Type b - 5 has curved up top. 4 has slant-up tail
		Date: Type c - Probably NOT 5 over 3 - see details why !

GR	1845	Ab	Date: Type b Choice deep tone	EF+	195.00
GR	1845	Ab	Date: Type b Toned	EF-EF+	165.00
GR	1845	Ac	Date: Type c Date: 5 looks as if it could
			be over a 3 but that is not likely -
			See why I argue again this variety	EF	285.00
GR	1845	B	Rev. Broken 'C' in PENCE
			So far, not found with either of the date varieties	NOT	FOUND

		In 1846 there have been sightings of more examples *of the 'broken' C reverse die.* *Having now examined my 1846 examples of the 'broken' C* *I am of the opinion that the 1846 reverse die is a different 'break' to that of 1838 to 1840 reverse B die.*

		1846 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal 'un-broken' C in PENCE
		Rev. Type Aa - 'Part broken' C in PENCE - as per 1838
		Rev. Type Aa - 'Part broken' C in PENCE - as per 1846
		Rev. Type B - 'Broken' C in PENCE
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
		Date: Type a - Flat top 4 with slant-up tail

GR	1846	Aa	Rev. Type Aa - 'Part broken' C in PENCE
			Rev. Choice ghosted image of Victoria Bright	EF+	245.00
GR	1846	B	Rev. Type B - 'Broken' or open tail C Deep tone	EF+-pAS	225.00
GR	1846	B	Rev. Type B - Broken or open tail C in PENCE
			Rev. Couple of die cracks Light tone	EF+-pAS	225.00
GR	1846	B	Rev. Type B - Broken or open tail C in PENCE
GR	1846	B	Rev. Die crack & hairline scratch ! Light tone	pAS/EF+	200.00
GR	1846	B		F/F+	12.00
GR	1846	B	Dark and slightly pitted	F+	10.00
GR	1846	B		Fair?/+	5.00

		1847 - date & font types
		Date: 7 over 8 - 7 font - Type A: 7 leg curves backwards
		Date: 7 over 8 - 7 font - Type B: 7 leg angled straight

GR	1847	A	Date: 7 over 8 - Extremely RARE Brightish	EF+	1775.00
GR	1847	A	Date: 7 over 8 - Extremely RARE -Brightish	EF?	1200.00
GR	1847	Aa	Date: 7 over 8 Extremely Rare SOLD	Left as	reference
GR	1847	Aa	Date: 7 over 8 Extremely Rare SOLD	Left as	reference
GR	1847	B	Date: 7 over 8 - Extremely RARE Toned	EF?-EF	1250.00

		1848 - Reverse & date varieties
			1848 - NO over-date
		Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE) Date: Smaller 48
		Date: Type a Smaller 48
		Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE)
		Date: Type b Larger 48
		Rev. Type B (Broken C in PENCE)
		Date: Type d Large 48
			1848 - Date: 8 over 6
		Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE)
		Date: Type d 8 over 6 Large 48
		Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE)
		Date: Type e 8 over 6 (Large 48) - Extra 'bit' above last 8
		Rev. Type B (Broken C in PENCE)
		Date:Type f 6 over 8 (Large 48)
			1848 - Date: 8 over 7
		Rev. Type C (Thicker font letters in PENCE- E double struck)
		Date: Type h 8 over 7 (48 are small)
			1848 - G over G sideways in D: G:
		Obv. D G over G sideways in D: G:
		Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE)
		Date: Type a 48 are small

			1848 - NO over-date
GR	1848	Aa	Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE)
			Date: Type a Smaller 48 Bright	EF+	195.00
GR	1848	Ab	Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE)
			Date: Type b Large 48	Out of	stock
GR	1848	Bb	Rev. Type B (Broken C in PENCE)
			Date: Type b Large 48 Bright	EF?/EF	75.00
			1848 - Date: 8 over 6
GR	1848	Bd	Rev. Type B ( Broken C in PENCE)
			Date: Type d 8 over 6 (last 8) [Large 48]	EF	110.00
GR	1848	Bd	Rev Type B (Broken C in PENCE)
			Date: Type d 8 over 6 (last 8) [Large 48]	EF	110.00
GR	1848	Bd	Rev. Type B (Broken C in PENCE)
			Date: Type d 8 over 6 (last 8) [Large 48]	Fine/F+	25.00
GR	1848	Bd	Rev. Type B (broken C in PENCE)
			Date: Type d 8 over 6 (last 8) [Large 48]	Poor/Fair	6.00
GR	1848	Bf	Rev. Type B (broken C in PENCE)
			Date: Type f 8 over 6 or 6 over 8 ! [Large 48]
			An unusual variety that no one has ever questioned before. See link for details	EF+/pAS	425.00
			1848 - Date: 8 over 7
GR	1848	Ch	Rev. Type C (With thicker font letters)
			Date: 8 over 8 over 7 - Choice deep tone
			Only found with smaller 48	pAS	450.00
			1848 - G over G sideways in D: G:
GR	1848	Da	Obv. Type D G over G sideways in D: G:
			Rev. Type A (Normal C in PENCE)
			Date: Smaller 48 Bright
			Unlisted - New variety - Very Rare	VF+/EF?	850.00

		1849 - Reverse & date varieties
		Rev. Type A - Normal un-broken C in PENCE
		Rev. Type B - Broken 'C' in PENCE - not yet found
		Rev. Type C - 1st E of PENCE double struck
		~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
			1849 - Slant-up tail 4
		Date: Type a Large Flat top 4 & slant up tail
		Date: Type b Smaller flat top 4 & slant up tail
		Type B - Rev. 1st E of PENCE double struck Date: Pointed over flat top 4 & slant up tail
			1849 - T-bar tail 4
		Date: Type e Flat top 4 & T- bar tail
		Date: Type f Flat top 4 & T- bar tail. Slimmer 9
		Date: Type g Tall - slim 4 ?? & T- bar tail
			1849 - Triangular T-bar tail 4
		Date: Type h Flat top 4 & Triangular - bar tail

			1849 - Slant-up tail 4
GR	1849	Ab	Rev. A Date: Type b - Smaller 49 -Slant-up tail	F+/VF?	17.50
			1849 - T-bar tail 4
GR	1849	Af	Rev. A Date: Type f Flat top 4 & T - bar tail
			Date: 9 over 9	EF/EF+	200.00
GR	1849	Af	Rev. A Date: Type f Flat top 4 & T - bar tail
			Rev. Die crack. Date: 9 over 9	EF/EF+	195.00
GR	1849	Af	Rev. A Date: Type f Flat top 4 & T - bar tail
			Rev. Ghosted image & 4 die cracks	EF/EF+	195.00
GR	1849	Ag	Rev. A Date: Type f Flat top 4 & T - bar tail	Fine	8.50
			1849 - Triangular T-bar tail 4
GR	1849	Ah	Rev. A Date: Type h Date: Triangular - bar tail
			Slabbed by NGC - MS65	pAS	375.00
GR	1849	Ah	Rev. A Date: Type h Date: Triangular - bar tail	pAS	365.00
GR	1849	Ah	Rev. A Date: Type h Date: Triangular - bar tail	EF+/pAS	360.00
			1849 - Rev. C with Slant-up tail 4
GR	1849	Cc	Rev. C Date: Type c
			Rev. 1st E of PENCE double struck	pAS	350.00
GR	1849	Cc	Rev. C Date: Type c
			Rev. 1st E of PENCE repaired	F+/VF?	40.00

		1851 Reverse & Date Mintage: 594,000 - VERY Scarce
		Rev. Type D Large E over small E in PENCE
		Date: Type a Large 5

GR	1851	Aa	Rev. Type D Large E over small E in PENCE
			Date: Type a Large 5	EF?	450.00
GR	1851		I am pleased to offer a very unusual 1851
			Groat that has been enamelled and probably
			used as a lapel badge - Pictures	VF	75.00

		1852 - Reverse & Date Mintage: 31,300 - RARE
		Rev: Type A Original font PENCE
		Date: Type a Date: Slightly large 52 - 2 over 2

GR	1852	A	Rev. Type A Original font PENCE
			Date: Type a Slight larger 52 - 2 over 2	VF+	850.00
GR	1852	A	Obv. Scuffed
			Rev. Type A Original font PENCE
			Date:.Type a Slightly larger 52 - 2 over 2	F+/VF	350.00

		1853 - Obverse & Date (Possibly proof only) Mintage: 11,800 - RARE
		Ref: A - Currency issue !
		Ref: P - Obv. 1 - Date: Type A (Proof) ↑↑
		Ref: Pa - Obv. 1 - Date: Type Aa (Proof) - Worn die ↑↑
		Ref: P1 - Obv. 1 - Date: Type Aa (Proof) ↑↓
		Ref: R - Left free in case an example with Obv. 2 is found
		Ref: S - Obv. 3 - Date: Type B (Proof) ↑↑
		Ref: T - Obv. 4 - Date: Type B (Proof) ↑↑

GR	1853	P	All above types - out of stock	Out of	stock

		1854 Obverse, Reverse & Date
		Obv. 1 - With minor colon dot variations
		Rev. A - normal
		Date - Flat top 4 with T-bar tail

GR	1854	A	Trace of ghosting on both sides
			Rev. N of PENCE double struck	EF+	150.00
GR	1854	A	Rev. U of FOUR double struck	EF	95.00
GR	1854	A	Bright	VF/VF+	35.00
GR	1854	A	Toned	VF/VF+	35.00
GR	1854	A		Fair/F+	9.50
GR	1854	A		Fair/F	7.50
GR	1854	A		Fair	6.00
GR	1854	Ab	Obv. Last R of BRIT~R touching colon dot	VF/VF+	45.00
GR	1854	Ap	Obv. Large colon dots after F : D : Bright
			Rev. Hairline scratch at 12 o'clock - 4 mm	VF+	40.00
GR	1854	Ax	Date: Extended foot to right of 4	EF	105.00

		1855 - Reverse & Date varieties All with obverse 1
		Ref. A - Rev. A Normal PENCE
		Ref. B - Rev. B Large E over small E
		Date: a - Normal width date
		Date: b - Narrow width date
		Date: c - 1st 5 over 5
		Date: d - 2nd (last) 5 over 5
		Date: e - 2nd (last) 5 over 5 (bit only)
		Date: g - Both 5's over 5

GR	1855	Aa	Rev. A (Normal) Date: a (Normal)	F+/VF	18.50
GR	1855	Aa	Rev. A (Normal) Date: b (Normal)	Fair?/F	5.00
GR	1855	Ad	Rev. A (Normal) Date: d (2nd 5 over 5)	F+/VF	19.50
GR	1855	Dc	Rev. B (E over E) Date: c (1st 5 over 5)	Fine/VF	22.50

		1857 - Proof
		1857 P - Obv. 3 - Proof issue only

GR	1857	P	Obv. 3 - Proof	Out of	stock

		1862 - Proof
		1862 P - Obv. 2 With F: D (Plain edge) - Proof
		1862 R - Obv. 2 (Milled edge) - Proof
		1862 S - Obv. 3 (Palin edge) - Proof

GR	1862	P	All above types - out of stock	Out of	stock

Victoria [Jubilee head] 1888

		1888 - date varieties
		Rev. F Similarity to 1862 - but the FOUR repaired
		Rev. G The U of FOUR has thick left & right leg !?
		Date: Type a (Wide date)
		Date: Type b (Narrow date)

GR	1888	A	Date: Type a (Wide date) Hint of tone	pAS	185.00
GR	1888	A	Date: Type a Bright	EF+	150.00
GR	1888	A	Date: Type a Brightish	VF/VF+	40.00
GR	1888	A	Date: Type a Toned	Fine	15.00
GR	1888	Ab	Date: Type b (narrower) Bright- hint of tone	EF+	165.00
GR	1888	Ab	Light scuffing on both sides
			Date: Type b (narrower) Bright	EF?	70.00
GR	1888	Ab	Date: Type b (narrower) Bright	VF/VF+	45.00
GR	1888	Ba	Rev. Type G - The U of FOUR has both the left & right leg - thick !
			Date: Type 1 (Wide date) Bright	VF+/EF?	450.00

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