1885 Newfoundland 50 Cents

[ahydroboy@aol.com]

I noticed the 5 in the date seems to be lower than what other pictures show.
Is this a repunch ? I know it is worn , however the inside bottom of the 5 is still lower than the bottom of the adjacent numbers.
Also , any thoughts on the grade?
Thanks

[Bill in Burl]

I'd say VG 8-10. I think the 5 took a hit so it's misshaped. Like some other coins, both Canada and Newf, used the same dies from previous years with the last digit hand-punched in rather than making a complete new die from the master.

[ahydroboy@aol.com]

Thanks Bill