CVI Newfoundland

TYPE I

Plain "T", Wide Gap "3/3"

1873 Newfoundland 50 Cents · Victoria

TYPE I key detail: Wide 3 Narrow 3
Wide 3 Narrow 3 Markers drawn by Barry
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse

Coin #2 in Barry's study

This is the first of two known varieties, for this year, which has a Re-punched "3" in its date. In this instance, the "3" has a Wider Opening between the Ends of this character, than it does with its associated relative. This feature has made it very easy to observe the Remnants of the Original numeral, which can be clearly seen on the insides of this Wide Gap "3". In addition, it should be noted that the "T", (in the word "CENTS") is a Plain letter showing no apparent signs of Re-engraving, which contrasts to the second variety. Also, it should be observed that the "S" on both of these varieties, has been Re-engraved, but in this case, these modifications appear to be more extensive than with its companion.

Key details

Wide Gap 3 over Narrow Gap 3
Wide Gap 3 over Narrow Gap 3
Plain T, Wide 3 Narrow 3
Plain T, Wide 3 Narrow 3

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) 17 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Date area
Date area
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Wide 3 Narrow 3
Wide 3 Narrow 3
Wide Gap 3 over Narrow Gap 3
Wide Gap 3 over Narrow Gap 3
Plain T, Wide 3 Narrow 3
Plain T, Wide 3 Narrow 3