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GR 1847 A - Obv. |
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GR 1847 A - Date: 7 over 8 |
1847 over 8 varieties. A very elusive and hard to find date variety not to be
confused with 8 over 7.
GR 1847 B - Obv. A slightly strange semi-circular extremely fine die crack less than a hair's width.
Starting along the tops of EGIN of REGINA then along the base of NA and
onto the base of F: D:, below Victoria's truncated bust and into VICT of VICTORIA.
Rev. Slight trace of ghosting of the front of Victoria's face due to die clashing.
Date: 7 over 8 (Reason for decision for calling it 7 over 8)
This example is not 100% clear cut as being a 7 over 8.
The top bar of the 7 is clearly over the top of the 8 as is the leg as far as the
centre of the 8. After that the lower part of the 7 leg and lower part of the 8 are
virtually at the same level. The bit of the 7 on the base of the 8 is above as is
the small bit that is below the base of the 8.
All in all more of the 7 is above the 8.
This style of 7 font with the slightly curved leg has been listed by me as
Type A as there is a angled straight leg of the 7 listed by me as Type B.
All examples of 1847 over 8 Groats are RARE.
In the last 22 years, this is only the 6th example I have ever had.
Two other examples were in Fair to Fine grade.
My finest example was in EF+-pAS. It was sold February 2021.
That example had a choice pale green tone.
Grade: EF+ Obv. Bright with hint of tone in legend. Rev. Brownish tone in legend & date.
Extremely RARE
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