BP1875Ce – “Cannon Ball” (R19?)
Example 1
Note: die flaw in the form of a raised dot to the right of the ship, christened by Michael Gouby as “where did that cannon-ball come from ?”
Held in a private collection
Example 2
Sold on Ebay in September 2016
Example 3
Photographs courtesy of Dr Jerry Davies
Example 4
Held in a private collection (pictures courtesy of Blake Devitt)
Example 5
Photographs courtesy of Dr Jerry Davies
Example 6
Listed on Ebay in May 2021
Example 7
Photographs courtesy of Dr Jerry Davies
Example 8
Although worn, examination under a microscope confirms that the “cannon ball” is in the correct position for this type (pictures courtesy of Ian Fall)