British Half Penny Question...

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by jlblonde, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. jlblonde

    jlblonde Señor Member

    Does anyone know what these markings mean?


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    jlblonde, Sep 24, 2012
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  3. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    :rolleyes: Perhaps a bored sailor at sea.... way tooooooo long.
     
    Ripley, Sep 25, 2012
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  4. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Maybe someone was trying to engrave their initials but found out they weren't very creative. :D
     
    fretboard, Sep 25, 2012
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  5. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    Like fretboard said, it looks like someone tried to initial the coin with a center punch...and didn't do a very good job.

    Bruce
     
    BRandM, Sep 25, 2012
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  6. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    looks like a doodle
     
    Treashunt, Sep 25, 2012
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