Hi everyone, I've only recently started collecting coins, and have been buying from general auctions. I brought a lot recently that contained a George VI 1937 penny that was 34mm in diameter. As I understood things it should be 30.8mm. I've compared it to other 37 penny's and it's identical apart from it's size. Anyone got any info? Many thanks Kev
My reference says it should be 31mm. Unless it's a token or a medal of some kind, I don't have any idea. Maybe someone will come along and explain.
I might suggest comparing the coin to another of the same date. Look for additional space between the edge of the coin and the devices. If this space exist - it is likely an error coin.
one thing I have noticed about the coin is that everything is in a lower relief (if thats the right term?). As for the spacing, everything seems to be ok but I'll check again when I get home.
If the coin were from a Proof set - the detail and the relief should be even stronger and higher than a on regular coin. But lower relief as you report - seems to go along with the possibility that it is an error - broad struck perhaps. This would make the coin larger in diameter and with lower relief.
I'm thinking the same as GD here... broad strikes are known in the penny series but i've not come across one for 1937.
