Calling the British coin experts: 1926 penny

MadMuffin

I have come across this quite nice 1926 penny. Question is: is this the scarce modified obverse type or is it just the regular one?

As I understand the modified obverse should have larger beads, a slightly larger portrait and more details in the portrait. Having compared it to an older penny I think this is what I got, but I am not sure!

Any comments?



- Marcel

Blackhawk

I think that there's some difference between the varieties with the designer initials location on the neck of the king too, but I couldn't tell you what they are off hand.

RobP

<< <i>I think that there's some difference between the varieties with the designer initials location on the neck of the king too, but I couldn't tell you what they are off hand. >>


On the modified effigy the BM is closer to the back of the truncation and without stops. You have a first head penny. If in doubt compare it to a 1927 penny which only had the modified head. The link to this 1927 penny shows the position quite well even if the coin is fairly dire.

OchoReales

In any event, a beautiful and unmolested copper pick up, for sure!

Hussulo

A picture of a modified effigy and a guide on how to spot them. On my website at this link:

http://www.coinsgb.com/George_V/F195_Penny.html

MadMuffin

Thanks guys! I appreciate your help.

Hussolo, I will bookmark your homepage. It looks very useful!

- Marcel

Hussulo

Thanks Marcel.

Once I've completed the main British types of coins and the price guide, my aim is to add more rare varieties with pictures and descriptions.

Happy hunting!

7Jaguars

Wow, I got beat on this one as I was going to give the answer already given: OE (old effigy) obverse.

wybrit

First obverse:


Modified Effigy:

MadMuffin

Thanks! Those pictures sort of magnify the difference

Nice coins BTW.