1927 Penny ...... getting close to a die shatter?

[Unicorn]

Thanks Robster! I'm itching to look through my 1922's now, it's a pretty nice error. One day I'll find time to look at all my coppers properly as there's been some good ones pointed out recently. A while back discussion prompted me to check out my 1927 1d's and (I think) I found a newie that isn't in Renniks ...... photos will come when I find where I put it! :laugh2:

Well I finally found where I put it. (Definately can't see it in Renniks).

1927 London.

Die crack from rim between REX & F.D stretching almost to the rear of the Kings Head, branched half with a curve joining to another die crack running from rim through D of F.D., branched section then extends to middle lower rear section of Kings robe running through robe to ribbon on robe above P of IMP.

[echidna]

Nice coin.
That obverse die was definitely at the end of its life.

[ausjack]

Yeah that's a ripper Uni :good:

[Robster]

Very cool coin Uni. I find it interesting that all the legends on the reverse and Obverse are well struck and yet the die is knackered! It doesn't look to be worn out so perhaps another reason? :angel:

[Unicorn]

That's a good observation Robster! :good: Yes the strike is very good.
I was thinking maybe Thor gave the die a hit with his hammer!
(Perhaps I shouldn't have watched Ironman tonight).

[autocoupler]

That is one sad obverse die uni; very interesting. I was also taken with the elongated planchet, and well remember putting coins on the railway tracks and seeing similar results :mocking: :biggrin: sorry uni, I tried as best I could but the dark side prevailed :blush: :laugh2:

[Unicorn]

:laugh2: ..... Trust you to get the railway theme in there somewhere!

It was a mongrel trying to get pics that showed all the cracks clearly, I must have spent half the day stuffing about with heaps of pics being shovelled into the furnace before I was happy!

I might have to list this one so that I can save up for some OTTlites, then at least I might have a chance of getting them flat face on. The next step will no doubt be the macro lense, but that might be a bit further down the track.

[gnome]

Just rechecked some of mine. Don't have that one, good score. Have a few very similar ones, around the same area.
Got this one starting at the robe, different area.
   

[Unicorn]

Nice one G! :good:

[gnome]

Thanks uni    Partial to this one.