CVI Newfoundland

TYPE I (b)

Wide Date, Re-punched "8" & "9"

1896 Newfoundland One Cent · Victoria

TYPE I (b) key detail: Date
Date
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse

Coin #2 in Barry's study

This is the second known Wide Date variety which is a little more interesting, with it having two notable Re-punched Numerals in the Date. In this case, both the "8" and "9" have been modified with traces of the Original Digits still clearly visible around the outside edges of the "8" but with the "9", these remnants can be seen on the inside of the Eye and also around the end of its Tail. In addition, there are some subtle signs of Re-engraving to the Reverse side Lettering, with the "E" (in both the words "ONE" and "CENT") and with the "W", "F" and the final "N" (in the word “NEWFOUNDLAND”).

Key details

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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) 12 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
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Date area
Date area
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Lower legend
Lower legend