1861 – B over R in BRITT ?
First identified at London Coins auction in June 2022, this coin is claimed to have the B of BRITT struck over an R, similar to the genuine 1862 B over R variety. However, this coin is in such poor condition that the die pairing cannot be identified and the B over R must be questionable (at least until a better specimen is identified) as the lower loop of the B seems to be a different shape, possibly lacking the full right hand leg of the R.
1862 B over R |
1861 B over R |
Example 1
Sold by London Coins in June 2022 (for £198-90)