Found an 1831 Great Britain Farthing

kestrelia

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Last night I found one of best coins yet. In a hand roll of nickels I found an 1831 Great Britain Farthing. It is now the oldest coin I've found. It's in nice condition, too. Its diameter is slightly greater than a nickel and it is not quite as thick. I did not find any other good coins in the batch I searched last night. I'm quite certain I got all of the person's rolls, too. No complaining, however. Good Luck! .
 

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HolyDiver

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Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

That's awesome! WTG :thumbsup:
 

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Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

Could that coin be an overstrike? A 7 over 3? Or a 7 over 5?
 

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Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

that's a nice find
 

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Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

Great find Brian! Congrats on a new oldest, always a thrill going further back in time.

Check the diameter of that baby, you might have a farthing (22mm). Half pennies are 28mm.
 

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Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

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kestrelia

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Re: Found an 1831 Great Britain Half Penny

I stand corrected ... it is a Farthing. thanks!
 

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