Canadian 1859 cent - double punched 9?

Bjorn

Hello all,

I was preparing to list this cent on the Bay of E shortly, but wasn't quite certain about the last 9. It looks double-punched to me, but I am not certain other than that it is not a type 1 if it is double-punched. Anyone able to help? Thanks in advance!






-Bjorn

bosox

Looks like a 9/6, but I would need to see more of the coin to be sure. If so, scarce coin.

bronco2078

I'd like to hear more about this 9/6 variety. I have a sack of uncirculated 1959 cents . I thought there was only a hanging 9 to look for.



edited to say


I need to get some sleep I guess , I thought it said 1959

Bjorn

Interesting - I've added a general image of the obverse and reverse if this helps.

-Bjorn

YQQ

Rob, it is not in the books?
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syl

We put the 9/6 in the 2011 Charlton back-of-the-book variety section .. and then Charlton moved it to the front, along with the DP#3, 4, % and TP9. They have all been in Trends for a few years now. The coin in this post is, to me, too well-worn to say anything with certainty. It does not have the repunched C in Canada, which is one of the markers. Two other markers, the specific type vine gap at leaf 2 and the D/C at 12 are too worn to see for sure. Although there looks like there might be something in the gap between the tail of the 9 and the upper loop .. who knows? I think I see something inside the loop (as it needs to be) but with this much wear, it could be anything in there.... and it doesn't appear to have the correct arc.

Bjorn

Thanks for the help guys! Hopefully the next one I find is in *slightly* better condition...

-Bjorn

bosox

I am guessing it is not a 9/6. The re-engraved leaf stems look off for that die and the 9 is too high. It was punched lower on the 9/6 die. It may be another RP 9 variety, but tough to tell through the wear.