New acquisition. Penny run complete

Gazza

I picked this little darling from a group of five being sold by an Australian seller using a less than optimum photo. The starting bid was 0.54 aussie cents and some numpty with a feedback of 20 sniped them for 10 aussie dollars, luckily I'd set up a snip for about 20 dollars. All fire coin were UK fine at best, I really didn't expect anyone to bid on them. I'm sure if the numpty had got them they would have been non the wise as to what they had got. So I have been on tenterkooks for the last 2 weeks wondering if I'd wasted my £6.

Anyway here it is, a 1908 F164A. Freeman rates it at R5 but its only the second one I've seen for sale and the only other specimenI know of is owned by Gary S

Blackhawk

What sets this one apart from others of the date?

Gazza

There are 4 varieties for the 1908 penny. Freeman 164, 164A, 165 and 166. These are made up of three ovverse designs and two reverses. Reverse C has the E of penny aligned with a boarder tooth and reverse D the E aligns between to teeth. Odv 1 has the I of IND aligned with a tooth and I of IMP aligned with a gap. Obv 1* has the I of IND to gap and I of IMP to tooth. Obv 2 has both I's to tooth. The four varieties are 1+C, 1*+C, 2+C and 2+D. The 1*+C is by far the hardest to find.
Gary

JCMhouston

It's always nice to finish a set, congrats.

Blackhawk

Congrats...and thanks for the info.

RareBronzeCollector

<< <i>I picked this little darling from a group of five being sold by an Australian seller using a less than optimum photo. The starting bid was 0.54 aussie cents and some numpty with a feedback of 20 sniped them for 10 aussie dollars, luckily I'd set up a snip for about 20 dollars. All fire coin were UK fine at best, I really didn't expect anyone to bid on them. I'm sure if the numpty had got them they would have been non the wise as to what they had got. So I have been on tenterkooks for the last 2 weeks wondering if I'd wasted my £6.

Anyway here it is, a 1908 F164A. Freeman rates it at R5 but its only the second one I've seen for sale and the only other specimenI know of is owned by Gary S >>




There is also the one that I upgraded from and at least 4-5 others that I know of........

Also the one in the CROCKER COLLECTION...

Probably about 10-12 known now......


EXCELLENT FIND though....

Gazza

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<< <i>I picked this little darling from a group of five being sold by an Australian seller using a less than optimum photo. The starting bid was 0.54 aussie cents and some numpty with a feedback of 20 sniped them for 10 aussie dollars, luckily I'd set up a snip for about 20 dollars. All fire coin were UK fine at best, I really didn't expect anyone to bid on them. I'm sure if the numpty had got them they would have been non the wise as to what they had got. So I have been on tenterkooks for the last 2 weeks wondering if I'd wasted my £6.

Anyway here it is, a 1908 F164A. Freeman rates it at R5 but its only the second one I've seen for sale and the only other specimenI know of is owned by Gary S >>




There is also the one that I upgraded from and at least 4-5 others that I know of........

Also the one in the CROCKER COLLECTION...

Probably about 10-12 known now......


EXCELLENT FIND though.... >>



The one from the Crocker collection sold for, including fees about $950. I think mine although quite worn is this somewhat in better condition than the Crocker peice.
Gary

canadacolornut

Congratulions.

I wish I could actually FINISH a series. I keep wanting to try and upgrade it-higher grade here,
better toning there, nit picking. Costly as heck too

Hussulo

Congrats on a great find Gazza.