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A nice one of these:
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I was expecting something Victorian when I saw the title of this thread. Nothin' wrong with seein' a nice Vickie, but George First is a refreshing change of scene!
I have always liked the wide border on these. If I remember correctly, this is one of what they call the "dump" issue. Why is that? I have also heard the "dump issue" terminology used on one or two other world coins of different countries and eras.
The only example I've ever owned of this type was probably a VG coin, back when I was doing a British monarch set (in my much smaller-budget days). One thing I'll say that I've noticed is that even in low grade, these seem to hold up pretty well and retain some character and eye appeal of sorts. In high grade like yours, they really stand out.
PS- check out Britannia's clubfoot- she looks like she has a cloven hoof!
I do like George I copper.
It is not a dump or 'dumps' issue, those are only 1717 and 1718.
The first use I know of is in Snelling 1766
As to why the name 'dumps' I am not so sure.
In modern usage you would think it was the 'dumpy' shape,
but this may be too early for that.
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