The precursor to the seated liberty of America. This; the 1879 with an I is hotter than dynamite. They're earlier dates but this grades desirable. What do you think?
I am a bit confused by your post. The U.S. seated coinage predates this particular reverse design used on British coinage which began in 1860. Also, I’m not sure what you mean by “the 1879 with an I”. Are you are talking about the date? If so, all known varieties of the year have the same I shaped 1 in the date. With that said, it’s decent looking circulated example. I would be curious to see what the obverse looks like.
I am also confused by the OP. I am not an expert on farthings, but I know more than most. All the 1879 variations have a Roman 1 in the date, and it is a fairly common date. See: http://aboutfarthings.co.uk/catalog...01/victoria-bun-head-1860-1895/1879-farthing/ for a full dscription of the known varieties of both obverse and reverse. I suspect the OP was trying to talk up the rarity and value of his coin with a view to selling it for much more than it is worth. I have several spares in a similar condition, which I would sell at no more than £1 each.
Looks like a reasonable shout for the large 9 - although I find judging the relative sizes of the numerals on farthings a nightmare! Notice the ultra rare Roman 1 in the date...
I assume this is sarcasm? Just to be clear, for the OP’s information. British farthings dated 1879 were only struck in two locations. The Royal Mint in London and by Heston & Sons in Birmingham. I just noticed the smiley face....
Yes Sarcasm definitely dripping off that one! Sorry, I find it difficult to locate the most appropriate emoticon - there seem to be lots of outlandish ones, and none of the regular ones in the list.
Nice catch! Between my fat fingers and autocorrect I end up with some of the weirdest typos when I respond on my phone.
