Great Britain: 1981 New Pence Struck Over 1956 Sixpence

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  1. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Here ya go, the pictures not quite what I'd like but the "underrate" quite visible in hand - I will retake tomorrow:

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    7Jags, Nov 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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  3. paddyman98

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    Show the label o_O
     
    paddyman98, Nov 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Unfortunately, can't tell anything with those blurry pics, except that a little bit of the date of the undertype shows in the third photo. Interesting piece, nonetheless.
     
    lordmarcovan, Nov 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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  5. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    If you can get clearer pictures I'd love to see them.

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    BRandM, Nov 29, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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  6. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Need clear photos. Don't even post these Bigfoot photos.
    I would love to see a 1981 struck over a 1956.
     
    Michael K, Nov 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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  7. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

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    7Jags, Nov 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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  8. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Wow that is nice.
    Why did they mint over it? They must have blank planchets.
    Was it tossed in intentionally like some of the US mint "errors"?
    What is the story behind this error coin?
     
    Michael K, Nov 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Much better pics! The undertype is quite prominent.
     
    lordmarcovan, Nov 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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  10. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Much better photos. And that is one nice coin to have in a collection!
     
    Collecting Nut, Nov 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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  11. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Nobody really knows wby these overstrikes were done, except as mint sport as they are certainly not of the same metal composition. I like that the date and much of the design of the "undercoin" is seen including the date. I think my other one is over a 1953 but that is buried somewhere along with some other bits and bobs.
     
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