CVI Newfoundland

TYPE I (c)

Wide Date, Multi-Punched "6", Even "5", Small, Diamond-Shaped Eyes in "8", & Romanesque "W"

1865 Newfoundland One Cent · Victoria

TYPE I (c) key detail: Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Obverse
Obverse

Coin #2 in Barry's study

This variety is a little unusual because it appears that the "6" has been Re-punched more than once! If the example has not been too badly worn, traces of these previously struck digits can be seen on either side of the Tail to this Modified "6". Also, the "8" has been Re-punched, and as these coins wear, the Eyes of the "8" become smaller and appear somewhat Diamond shaped! However, while observing this feature, some caution must be used, because many minor variances may occur amongst the different examples. Also, the Reverse Side Lettering displays some modest signs of Re-engraving, but only the Letter "E", in "ONE", can be considered significant. The Letter "W", in this case, has been designed in an asymmetrical "Romanesque" Style. Finally, another helpful characteristic which can be found quite often under the "8", is a single Bead that appears to have been weakly struck and poorly formed! It is a useful feature, however, it is not found on every example of this variety.

Key details

Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved N in CENT
Re-engraved N in CENT
Romanesque W in NEWF
Romanesque W in NEWF
Re-engraved E in NEWF
Re-engraved E in NEWF
Multi-punched 6
Multi-punched 6

Reference photographs

Every coin of this variety in Barry's study, with all of its photographs. Use these to confirm a match.

Coin #2 (featured above) 21 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Re-engraved Letters in ONE
Re-engraved Letters in ONE
Re-engraved Letters in CENT
Re-engraved Letters in CENT
Letter Details in NEWF
Letter Details in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in OUND
Re-engraved Letters in OUND
Re-engraved Letters in LAND
Re-engraved Letters in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved N in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved N in CENT
Re-engraved N in CENT
Romanesque W in NEWF
Romanesque W in NEWF
Re-engraved E in NEWF
Re-engraved E in NEWF
Multi-punched 6
Multi-punched 6
Coin #1 13 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Re-engraved Letters in ONE
Re-engraved Letters in ONE
Re-engraved Letters in CENT
Re-engraved Letters in CENT
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in OUND
Re-engraved Letters in OUND
Re-engraved Letters in LAND
Re-engraved Letters in LAND
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Even 5
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Even 5
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved E in ONE
Re-engraved E in NEWF
Re-engraved E in NEWF
Coin #3 14 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Reverse Letter Details in NEWFOUNDLAND
Reverse Letter Details in NEWFOUNDLAND
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Details in NEWF
Letter Details in NEWF
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in LAND
Letter Details in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Wide Date, Short 6 over Tall 6
Reverse Letter Details in ONE CENT
Reverse Letter Details in ONE CENT
Coin #4 6 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Even 5
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Even 5
Coin #5 4 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Coin #6 10 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Wide Date, Multi-P'd 6
Wide Date, Multi-P'd 6
Romanesque W in NEWF
Romanesque W in NEWF
Repunched, Diamond-Shaped Eyes in 8
Repunched, Diamond-Shaped Eyes in 8
Multi-punched 6
Multi-punched 6
Repunched 8 & 6
Repunched 8 & 6
Coin #13 6 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Even 5
Wide Date, Repunched 6, Even 5