CVI Newfoundland

TYPE II (a)

Narrow Date, Off-Centre "L" and Plain "6"

1896 Newfoundland One Cent · Victoria

TYPE II (a) key detail: Narrow Date, Plain 6
Narrow Date, Plain 6
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse

Coin #2 in Barry's study

The first of these two Narrow Date varieties appears to have some of the same features as the aforementioned Narrow Date variation, but it also displays one characteristic which is unique to these varieties. In this instance, the Letter "L" has been Re-engraved but off-centre, leaving much of the original Character exposed at its upper Right side. It can be considered as one of the defining features of this particular variety! Finally, it should also be mentioned that the Numeral "8" has been Re-punched, but neither the "9" or "6" display any significant signs of alterations.

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) 23 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in ONE
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved [W & F] in NEWF
Re-engraved [W & F] in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved W in NEWF
Re-engraved F in NEWF
Re-engraved F in NEWF
Re-engraved F in NEWF
Re-engraved F in NEWF
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in OUND
Re-engraved A & N in LAND
Re-engraved A & N in LAND
Re-engraved L in LAND
Re-engraved L in LAND
Re-engraved N in LAND
Re-engraved N in LAND
Re-engraved L in LAND
Re-engraved L in LAND
Re-engraved N in LAND
Re-engraved N in LAND
Narrow Date, Plain 6
Narrow Date, Plain 6
Coin #3 12 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in ONE
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved E in CENT
Re-engraved [W & F] in NEWF
Re-engraved [W & F] in NEWF
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in OUND
Re-engraved A & N in LAND
Re-engraved A & N in LAND
Narrow Date, Plain 6
Narrow Date, Plain 6