Great Britain 1902 2 Pence - is there a recognized overdate?

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  1. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    Hey everyone,

    Just picked up a 1902 2 pence from a LCS today, and as I was looking at it noticed that there is a very clear 9/9 overdate (or I suppose it could be a 9/8, I'll have to take a closer look when I get home.)

    I'm curious if anyone knows of a recognized variety like this.

    EDIT: here are some images of the entire coin, plus a closeup of the 19 in the date.

    Great Britain - 1902 2 Pence.jpg

    Great Britain - 1902 2 Pence - Date.jpg ​

    As usual, thanks!
     
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    stldanceartist, Dec 30, 2016
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  3. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    Is the doubling apparent above the loop of the 9? There is an "adjusted" 9 I've seen before, but that one appears to be more of a recut numeral than an overdate.
     
    Numismat, Dec 30, 2016
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  4. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    Yes, that's where it is.
     
    stldanceartist, Dec 30, 2016
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  5. wyvern

    wyvern Active Member

    this is a Maundy coin
     
    wyvern, Jan 6, 2017
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  6. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    It is a 9/9. I'll bet the engraver picked up a large 9 punch by mistake and then corrected his error.
     
    Insider, Jan 10, 2017
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  7. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    Yea, looks like they used the 3 pence punch by accident the first time :)
     
    Numismat, Jan 11, 2017
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