1942 Penny...No Í'

[Basil]

Things seem a bit quiet so i thought i might ask for some opinions on this Coin.My brother purchased it and it seems to have some sort of dot before VI which would qualify it to be a genuine No I variety but the weak/filled die strike complicates things.Any Thoughts...?

 

[Unicorn]

I was going to say ...... no I dear ..... but I'd better not.
(oops did it).

That's a super weak strike Basil. My Renniks only mentions no I and unfortunately no other indicators. (But in saying that, there's a million and one different bombay varieties, so I shouldn't expect much more I suppose.)

[Basil]

Thanks,most 'No I's have a dot before the VI which is the only indicator i know,it seems to be there on this coin but i'm not sure.Interesting coin though.

[Unicorn]

Funny isn't it, the first time I looked I couldn't see the dot .... (not surprising for me) .... but now that I've spotted it, it's quite clear.  (In the last pic, aligned to second denticle gap from the V and about a third of the V down from the top, on the second photo it almost looks like the end of the dark line that goes from the rim through the V).

[Fordprefect]

Basil, from your images I'm inclined to say no it's not a missing "I"
Better contrast images may alter that though.

1942 1D Bombay Missing I



The Die Chip Dot



Reverse



Coin Two, later strike chip has enlarged



The Die Chip Dot Later



Reverse now has a Die Crack. Star to Rim



Reverse Die Crack

[Basil]

Thanks for the Pics. & Info Rob.,not really into varieties but now i have a bit more spare time taking more of a  interest.I'll try a get a closer snap of the 'dot' before VI to see what it is for the sake of it.

[Robster]

Wonderful pics, a great aid to those requiring assistance.!:ok:

[robbiegal]

great photos
I have collected this variety for years and never knew of the small cud before the VI
I went through my photo catalogue - and sure enough - now stands out clear as day!