CVI Newfoundland

TYPE I (b)

Wide Date, Re-punched “8”, Tall "6" / Short "6", Low "5" & Re-Engraved Gothic "W"

1865 Newfoundland One Cent · Victoria

TYPE I (b) key detail: Wide Date, Repunched 6, Low 5
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Low 5
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse

Coin #1 in Barry's study

This next variety initially appears to be very similar to the previous listing, but under closer observation, it can be seen to have some significant differences. It is similar in that it has a Wide Date with a Re-punched Tall "6" Over a Short "6", but unlike the first variation, the "5" has been positioned slightly Lower in the date. Also, the numeral “8”, on some of these examples, displays obvious signs of Re-punching to the Lower Left Side of this digit. Interestingly, this feature does not occur on all these examples, which would indicate that it would be a Sub-variety from either a Different or Modified Die. Finally, it also has a Re-Engraved Gothic "W", in "NEWFOUNDLAND", which can be easily seen under low magnification. Remnants from the Original "W" can be clearly observed on either side of this Altered character. There are currently six varieties which have this style of Gothic "W", and four of these have been noticeably modified! While searching for the identification of a specific variety, this information will be very helpful, by significantly reducing the number of potential matches!

Key details

Repunched Tall 6 over Short 6
Repunched Tall 6 over Short 6
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF

Reference photographs

Every coin of this variety in Barry's study, with all of its photographs. Use these to confirm a match.

Coin #1 (featured above) 14 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Re-engraved Letters in ONE
Re-engraved Letters in ONE
Re-engraved Letters in CENT
Re-engraved Letters in CENT
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in OUND
Re-engraved Letters in OUND
Re-engraved Letters in LAND
Re-engraved Letters in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Low 5
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Low 5
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Repunched Tall 6 over Short 6
Repunched Tall 6 over Short 6
Coin #2 13 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Re-engraved O in ONE
Re-engraved O in ONE
Letters Details in CENT
Letters Details in CENT
Re-engraved Gothic W in NEWF
Re-engraved Gothic W in NEWF
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in LAND
Letter Details in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Low 5
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Low 5
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Coin #3 13 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Details in NEWF
Letter Details in NEWF
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in LAND
Letter Details in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Letter Details ONE CENT
Letter Details ONE CENT
Coin #4 13 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Details in CENT
Repunched W in NEWF
Repunched W in NEWF
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in LAND
Letter Details in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Low 5, Repunched 8 & 6
Wide Date, Low 5, Repunched 8 & 6