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Title: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: stevo1962 on October 10, 2013, 01:30:36 PM
Would appreciate opinions on this coin noodled from a bulk lot last night.Sorry about the out of focus photo as I took it on the run when I went home for lunch.The coin is quite concave in shape with the reverse being the side that is pushed out

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Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: emu666 on October 10, 2013, 02:08:23 PM
Sorry mate you may need to un-noodle it as it is PMD.
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: trout on October 10, 2013, 02:10:53 PM
Quote from: 'emu666' pid='30317' dateline='1381376303'Sorry mate you may need to un-noodle it as it is PMD.

:agreed:
looks like another coin was bashed into this one with quite a bit of force, The other lettering on the coin is a "Mirror"Image :ok:
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: stevo1962 on October 10, 2013, 02:12:24 PM
Quote from: 'emu666' pid='30317' dateline='1381376303'Sorry mate you may need to un-noodle it as it is PMD.

Bugger
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: robbiegal on October 10, 2013, 08:49:38 PM
I have this very ugly little one that I also thought is PMD
although, I saw one almost the same & i think the year being sold by an ebay errors guy
so I did wonder if perhaps it might not be?
it has a dished appearance as well
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6130004_032_zpsd810c239.jpg) (http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6130005_032_zpsc3a288a8.jpg)
http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6130009_032_zps01dc6c82.jpg[/img](http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6130011_032_zps975ab3fd.jpg)(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6130015_032_zps502f1212.jpg)(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/auntyrobbs/P6130016_032_zpsb21c3fd0.jpg)
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: Fulvio on October 11, 2013, 02:14:10 AM
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='30363' dateline='1381400378'I have this very ugly little one that I also thought is PMD

Hammered with a section of pipe maybe? PMD for sure I reckon.
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: trout on October 11, 2013, 06:45:35 AM
It was not unusual back in the day, When a copper coin was used as an emergency "Welsh Plug" by bush mechanics .
These were fitted to the block using a hammer and a socket :ok:
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: Fulvio on October 11, 2013, 01:44:16 PM
Quote from: 'trout' pid='30414' dateline='1381436135'These were fitted to the block using a hammer and a socket :ok:

Ohhhh... live and learn I guess... So that coin would show evidence on the edge, yes?
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: trout on October 11, 2013, 01:45:39 PM
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='30460' dateline='1381461256'
Quote from: 'trout' pid='30414' dateline='1381436135'These were fitted to the block using a hammer and a socket :ok:

Ohhhh... live and learn I guess... So that coin would show evidence on the edge, yes?

If it is a welsh plug coin Yes :ok:
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: Robster on October 11, 2013, 01:49:19 PM
Bugger of a job if I recall, usually occurred on a stinking hot day miles from anywhere.!!:dodgy:
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: trout on October 11, 2013, 01:54:42 PM
Quote from: 'Robster' pid='30464' dateline='1381461559'Bugger of a job if I recall, usually occurred on a stinking hot day miles from anywhere.!!:dodgy:

HeHe and the hardest part was finding enough water to top the system up without dying of thirst by using all your drinking water :dash1:
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: robbiegal on October 11, 2013, 06:31:41 PM
thanks guys

I foolishly bought it as an error coin

pity as I buy regularly off the seller and felt a bit stung
so a usual, one is less likely to go back
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: Fulvio on October 11, 2013, 07:06:41 PM
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='30544' dateline='1381478501'I foolishly bought it as an error coin

Whups. Perhaps go back and explain why you're not happy? If he's reputable, he should understand and take it back. Chances are he wasn't aware himself, but you'll know for sure from how he reacts.
Title: RE: Halfpenny mint error or PMD
Post by: robbiegal on October 11, 2013, 07:09:13 PM
good advice
I guess that I wasn't really sure
so I let it slide
I thought that the IMP had some fishtailing - so I thought hum, maybe 'tis the real deal
but it probably just squished