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1859 Date variations & comment on overdate
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SX 1859 A - Normal size numerals With numerals widely spaced |
SX 1859 Aa - Normal size numerals ! With all numerals closer together. |
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SX 1859 A Spacing as per type A |
SX 1859Aa |
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SX 1859 Ab - Slightly smaller numerals With numerals widely spaced 5 - Curled up end (instead of flat) |
*It is very difficult to tell the normal from the smaller numerals unless one has both to hand.
Possible methods of determining !
The 1 of the 'normal' is taller than the 1 of the smaller.
The 8 of the 'normal' is slightly fatter than the 8 of the smaller.
The 5 of the 'normal' is slightly fatter than the 5 of the smaller.
The 5 of the 'normal' appears flat topped on the smaller the end curls up.
The 9 of the 'normal' is slightly fatter than the 9 of the smaller.
The 9 of the 'normal' is closer to the right hand ribbon than the smaller is.
(similar distance as the 'Aa' with the numerals close together) !
Date: 1859 over 8 ??
Does this variety exist !?
On the examples that I have seen and examined that pre-report to examples of 9 over 8
I have not as yet found an example that fully justifies that label.
On close examination of the below example - there are "bits" showing to the right of the 9.
These are I believe to be part of an inaccurate attempt to re-punch the 9.
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SX 1859 B What appears to be 9 over 8 ! See larger 9 - at right >
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SX 1859 B There is a small 'bit' on top & bottom (to the right) of the 9. On very close examination one can see there is the faintest of lines denoting the back spine of the 9. So 9 over 9. NOT 9 over 8 |
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SX 1859 Ba Another example of possible 9 over 8 See larger 9 - at right > |
SX 1859 Ba Another example of possible 9 over 8 Due to deep tone - difficult to say !
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