CVI Newfoundland

TYPE I (d)

Wide Date, Short "6" / Tall "6", Low "5". Re-Engraved "O" & Romanesque "W"

1865 Newfoundland One Cent · Victoria

TYPE I (d) key detail: Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6, Low 5
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6, Low 5
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse

Coin #2 in Barry's study

Like the previously listed example, this variety can also be characterized by the Re-punching of the Numeral "6". In this instance, the Original "6" has been Over-struck with a Shorter Digit, which was also rotated slightly Off-Centre, to its Left. This has effectively left the remnants from the primary digit exposed on the inside of the Eye, and at the Top, Right side of its Tail. However, unlike the aforementioned variation, the numeral "5" has been positioned slightly Lower in the date.

Another feature which is quite prominent, is the Re-engraving of all three Letters in the Word "ONE", which also helps to characterize this variety. Each Letter is interesting in its own way, but the "O" is particularly noteworthy. In this instance, the Alteration made to the Right Side of this Letter is considerably Narrower than that of the Original character. As a result, remnants from the Primary "O" are still clearly visible on either side of this modification. At the moment, this feature is only common to this and the TYPE I (f) variety. Once again, Letter "W" has been struck in the asymmetrical, Romanesque style.

Key details

Repunched Short 6 over Tall 6
Repunched Short 6 over Tall 6
Re-engraved O in ONE
Re-engraved O in ONE
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
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 #2 (featured above) 20 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)
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6, Low 5
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6, Low 5
Re-engraved O in ONE
Re-engraved O in ONE
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Repunched Short 6 over Tall 6
Repunched Short 6 over Tall 6
Coin #3 8 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date
Date
Lower legend
Lower legend
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Repunched 8, 6 & Low 5
Wide Date, Repunched 8, 6 & Low 5
Coin #4 12 photos
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6, Low 5
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6, Low 5
Re-engraved O in ONE
Re-engraved O in ONE
Romanesque W in NEWF
Romanesque W in NEWF