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SX 1859 Ba - Obv.

 

SX 1859 Ba - Rev.

   

SX 1859 Ba - Date

 

SX 1859 Ba - Date

1859 Sixpence -  Obv.  Die crack through O of VICTORIA - up to Victoria's chin.

                                        Die crack through 1st  A of GRATIA - to Victoria's forehead

                                        exactly to where her hairline stops.

                                        Die crack through R of REG - (4 mm)  3 o'clock.

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

                                       Border teeth very short and unclear below date area.

                           Date:  9 over 9 ?!   Normal size numerals [type A] (see 1859 variety list

                                      * This over date variety is sometimes referred to 9 over 8

                                         However, I suggest that it is only 9 over 9 !

                        Grade:  pAS    Choice very deep slightly greenish tone.

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