CVI Newfoundland

TYPE I (c)

Narrow Date, Left-Centre "H", Low "72", Repunched "7", Tall "N"

1872 H Newfoundland One Cent · Victoria

TYPE I (c) key detail: Narrow Date, Centre H
Narrow Date, Centre H
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse

Coin #3 in Barry's study

This particular variety appears to be quite rare and is seldom found in any condition. It is a very interesting Narrow Date variation which has a couple of unusual and defining features, which make it unique. The first of these can be seen with the Mint Mark "H", which in this case, has been located in a Central position above and between the Letters "U" and "N", in "NEWFOUNDLAND". With all of these other varieties, the Mint Marks have been punched more to the right and above the Left Leg of the Letter "N"! Another characteristic which seems to be a little odd, is the final "N", in "NEWFOUNDLAND", which appears to be taller than any of those noted on the other varieties. In this instance, it nearly touches the Wire Border below it, and only a very Narrow Gap separates it for the Upper Leaf. This result appears to have been caused by the Alterations made to this Letter. Like the first variety, this example also has a Low "72", but in this case the "7" has been Repunched!

Reference photographs

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

Coin #3 (featured above) 16 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
Date area
Date area
Lower legend
Lower legend
Lower legend
Lower legend
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 & Centre H
Letter Details in OUND & Centre H
Letter Details in LAND
Letter Details in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Narrow Date, Centre H
Narrow Date, Centre H
Coin #1 18 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
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 C in CENT
Re-engraved C in CENT
Re-engraved C in CENT
Re-engraved C 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
Re-engraved N in LAND
Re-engraved N in LAND
Tall, Re-engraved N in LAND
Tall, Re-engraved N in LAND
High-Centre H
High-Centre H
Coin #2 14 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date
Date area
Date area
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