The 3 in 1837 William IV Sovereigns

[matt1r]

Hi just wandered if anyone could tell me why the 3 on some William IV sovereigns is more of a blob on the top part the way it’s connected, is it just a dodgy run of mints? I’ve only noticed it on the 1837s but about 3-4 I’ve seen now are like this, thanks.

[ceegold]

I've looked in Marsh and there is an 1837 error date listed but it concerns the 8 in the date. If a few exist you may have found a new variety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[matt1r]

2 hours ago, ceegold said:

I've looked in Marsh and there is an 1837 error date listed but it concerns the 8 in the date. If a few exist you may have found a new variety.

 

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Yea recently I’ve noticed 2 on eBay like this and one from a private seller all with this connected bubble type 3 so I don’t think it’s a coincidence and like I say have only seen on the 37s

[sovereignsteve]

It's not a date error, just a manufacturing flaw in the die. Not sure how it could have happened, possibly during the date punching some other depression has been put into the die by accident.