Newfoundland small cent - help requested on 1940 varieties!

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RedStorm
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Some help requested, I have a Newfoundland 7 coin small cent set that my brother acquired sometime in the late 80s or early 90s. According to price guides, the 1940 cent apparently has two sought-after varieties significantly more valuable than the standard cent, a “double 1940” and a “Repunched 0”. In looking at the 1940 in the set, there does appear to be an ‘extra curve’ to the top right of the 0 and perhaps some slight doubling of the date.

A couple of pictures of the coin:


For comparison, I was unable to find an image of what exactly the “Repunched 0” variety looks like. Anyone have any insight if this might be one of the more valued varieties? I know next to nothing about Newfoundland coins or their varieties. Thanks!

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  • syl
    syl Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, a repunched "0". The small offsets in the 4 & 0 seen on the inside right of both digits I think are from a well-used dies.

  • RedStorm
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    Thanks for your help, that is good news. :)

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