I've had this penny for quite a while now after getting it in a bulk lot some years back.
It appears a real penny (not a Schezuan version), but the date has been altered (perhaps from a 1936?). Whilst they did a pretty good job of it (despite the rim dings I guess), the shape of the 0 isn't quite how it should be.
I'm thinking of selling it, but my anxiety jumps around a fair bit at the thought of listing it.
What are your thoughts on listing it with a title of something like
1930 Penny - Contemporary Forgery / Altered Date
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/1930_cf_1.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/1930_cf_2.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/1930_cf_o_1.jpg)
Sorry Mate I could be wrong but I think the country of origin for this one is probably mainland China.
The entire coin just looks all wrong to me, what's with the lump on the back of the Kings collar ??
Thanks Trout, yes the lighting on that pic show that collar 'lump' up pretty well.
Here's another obverse pic with different lighting.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/1930_cf_o_2.jpg)
I'm going to have to have a better look at it now. :-/
Look at the lump on the collar on this one, pretty much a match :ok:
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=238112
For what it's worth uni, I reckon the wear on the coin itself looks genuine, but the date numeral has been tampered with. Just my opinion Mate. Why not put in in a 2X2 and drop it on the floor of the next coin show you attend :biggrin:
Altered date, genuine coin.
Don't sell it, it may end up being sold as the real deal one day and hurting someone else. Its not worth the money