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SX 1855 B - Obv.

 

SX 1855 B - Rev.

SX 1855 B - Rev. die flaw

1855 Sixpence -  Obv.  Die cracks through A of VICTORIA &  F of F: D: at 4 o'clock.

                              Rev.  Ghosting of Victoria's head (due to clashed dies)

                                       Metal flaw (indent) or damaged die resulting in line below PENCE

                                       virtually missing !

                                    * In 1856 & 1857 one of the reverse dies used has a longer line

                                      below PENCE. Could this as a result of this broken die which

                                      required a new die to be made ?

                          Date:  Wider date  [type B] (see 1855 variety list).

                        Grade:  EF+ or better    Choice  Bright  (Pity about metal flaw on rev. !

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