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Image 1: Obverse of SS 1920 |
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Image 2: Reverse of SS 1920 |
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Image 3: Obverse of Normal SS 1926 |
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Image 4: Reverse of Normal SS 1926 |
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Image 5: Obverse of Overdated 1926/1920 SS Coin |
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Image 6: Reverse of Overdated 1926/1920 SS Coin |
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Image 7: A normal 1926 |
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Image 8: A overdate 1926/1920 |
This is an overdate issue of Straits Settlements coin of year 1926. The overdate of 1926 onto 1920 is simply due to use of earlier coin die in order to save cost of producing new die. The former die (which is 1920 die) is being altered, in this case of number "0" to "6"
The normal and overdate issue can be differentiated easily by observing the number "6" on the year wordings. The overdate issue have a "cobra-tail like" of number six while the normal one has its tail pointing outwards.
Recently I just noticed that this variety is being mentioned in Saran Singh book, but without photos.
Instead of searching 1941i of square coins, why don't you try to find this one? A nice variety to add into your collection.
For some in-depth discussion of this coin, you can visit this
page. Happy collecting! My advise is, find this piece before it is being included in our local catalogue.
6 comments:
Hi mnfaj,
Looks like its a 1926/1920 overdate that you've got here.
Congratulations!
Keep it up :D
Yes! thank you whycollect for the confirmation. :)
Hi i just found this one my old collection. Hehe
I have just found a 1 cent 1920/26 overdate
How can i upload a photo ?
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