1874H BP1874Nn (Gouby K+j; Freeman 7+H) – 7 over 7 (R18 ?)
This variation of F73 (first documented by Michael Gouby – see below) may prove to be more common than at first thought as collectors identify further examples
Example 1
Pictures courtesy of Michael Gouby (from his book “The British Bronze Penny” Specialised Edition)
Example 2
Sold in November 2012 by Baldwins
Example 3
Sold in February 2018 on Ebay
Example 4
Sold in March 2018 by Baldwins
Example 5
Sold on Ebay in June 2019
Example 6
Pictures courtesy of Terry Eagleton
Example 7
Providence unknown
Example 8
Sold on Ebay in October 2020
Example 9
Sold by London Coins auction in June 2021 (for £304)
Example 10
Sold by London Coins auction in June 2021 (for £56)
Example 11
Note: the above examples are all from the same die, distinguished by the noticeably low figure 7 in the date. The following 2 specimens have a higher (and slightly rotated) 7 and are possibly from an original attempt to repair the 7 which was then superseded by a further attempt which resulted in the lower 7 of the above examples
Example 1A
Held in a private collection (pictures courtesy of Blake Devitt)
Example 2A
Held in a private collection (pictures courtesy of Terry Eagleton)