1902 Farthing

[trout]

This arrived today.
Theses coins were "Blackened" at the Mint in an effort to distinguish them from the Gold Sovereign.

Grading comments Welcomed
2 different lots of lighting.

[ausjack]

Very nice, what's that mark on the left arm, 58 or 62 can't make up my mind yet sorry but still a beautiful coin :good:
I'll go with 58 for now as it's a pretty heavy mark near the head of the trident.

[trout]

what's that mark on the left arm

It looks like a Planchet Flaw to me .

[Unicorn]

Very nice Trout!

Is that a die crack coming from the bottom of the hand holding the trident and heading towards the N?

[purplepennyhunter]

Is there another flaw behind Britannia's shield? I love a good farthing!!!

[trout]

Is there another flaw behind Britannia's shield? I love a good farthing!!!

What you are seeing is the Rocks in the background PP :ok:
There is missing metal on Britannia's upper left arm that is consistent with a planchet flaw .
I hope PCGS won't grade this as a details coin because of this as I think it will get a MS grade with ease otherwise.

Here is the only image available on the PCGS Population reports as a comparison.
This is 1904 coin Graded MS65

[trout]

I have the PCGS results for this coin, I will add the PCGS image when it becomes available :ok:

MS64 equal highest graded :yahoo:

[markn]

Also nice.

[trout]

Also nice.

PM sent

[trout]

As promised here is the PCGS image ( Not bad for just an extra $5)
I was a little worried they would bag this because of the planchet flaw on Britania"s arm.
This coin will be heading to a good home as soon as it arrives :good: