CVI Newfoundland

TYPE II (c)

Medium Date, Low "80", Re-Engraved "E" & "F", Wire Spur

1880 Newfoundland One Cent · Victoria

TYPE II (c) key detail: Medium Date, Low & Slightly Narrower 80
Medium Date, Low & Slightly Narrower 80
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse

Coin #3 in Barry's study

Like the previous listing, this third Medium Date variety also has a slightly Lower "80" punched into Its date, but the effect is not nearly as striking as that of the aforementioned example. However, this variation has one notable feature which is unique, and it can be used to make a positive identification of this particular variety! Just below the Letters "L" and "A", in “NEWFOUNDLAND”, there is a very noticeable and extraneous Spur protruding downward from the Wire Border and along the Top of several Denticles (5). It is very easy to view under low magnification and its presence is unmistakable. This variety also illustrates some moderate signs of Re-engraving, but the Letters "E", in "ONE", and "E" & "F", in "NEWF", are really quite noticeable. The "F" is particularly interesting because it is the only Modified example of this Letter, which can be found within these Medium Date variations. In this instance, the original character can be clearly seen along its Back and beneath the Upper arm of the "F".

Key details

Letter Details in ONE CENT
Letter Details in ONE CENT
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Details & Wire Spur in LAND
Details & Wire Spur in LAND

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) 15 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Re-engraved Letters & Spur in NEWFOUNDLAND
Re-engraved Letters & Spur in NEWFOUNDLAND
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in ONE
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Details in CENT
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Letter Details in OUND
Letter Details in OUND
Details & Wire Spur in LAND
Details & Wire Spur in LAND
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Medium Date, Low & Slightly Narrower 80
Medium Date, Low & Slightly Narrower 80
Letter Details in ONE CENT
Letter Details in ONE CENT
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Details & Wire Spur in LAND
Details & Wire Spur in LAND
Coin #2 16 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Letter Details & Spur in NEWFOUNDLAND
Letter Details & Spur 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)
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Letter Details in ONE CENT
Letter Details in ONE CENT
Re-engraved F in NEWF
Re-engraved F in NEWF
Wire Border Spur below LA
Wire Border Spur below LA
Coin #4 14 photos
Obverse
Obverse
Reverse
Reverse
Date
Date
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Details in CENT
Letter Detains in ONE
Letter Detains in ONE
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Re-engraved Letters in NEWF
Letter Detains in OUND
Letter Detains in OUND
Details & Wire Spur in LAND
Details & Wire Spur in LAND
Obverse (alternate)
Obverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Reverse (alternate)
Medium Date, Low 80
Medium Date, Low 80
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur
Medium Date, Wire Border Spur