Product code: RARE 1977 UK 2 New Pence ERROR coin - QUEEN online Elizabeth - Wrong Planchet? Silver?
So, I received this coin in a lot of world coins and I almost overlooked it while sorting. Then, I realized it was not a 5 or 10 New Pence!! It is the same size and stamped 2 New Pence, but it definitely is silver in color. I put it next to some of my others that are clearly bronze and the difference is undeniable! My first thought was silver plating? That said, this has a finish just like the 5 and 10 pence and doesn't really appear to be silver. On a few worn areas, there is a very light online pinkish hue coming through. It looks to me like nickel plated copper. So, my hunch, and it's no guarantee because I am not a pro coin grader, is that this was struck on the wrong planchet!!! That would make this incredibly rare as I have only read about this happening a couple other times prior to 1977. It is a beautiful coin and the exact coin you will receive if you buy this listing. Please see the photographs to judge the color and condition for yourself. Let me know if you have any questions.
So, I received this coin in a lot of world coins and I almost overlooked it while sorting. Then, I realized it was not a 5 or 10 New Pence!! It is the same size and stamped 2 New Pence, but it definitely is silver in color. I put it next to some of my others that are clearly bronze and the difference is undeniable! My first thought was silver plating? That said, this has a finish just like the 5 and 10 pence and doesn't really appear to be silver. On a few worn areas, there is a very light online pinkish hue coming through. It looks to me like nickel plated copper. So, my hunch, and it's no guarantee because I am not a pro coin grader, is that this was struck on the wrong planchet!!! That would make this incredibly rare as I have only read about this happening a couple other times prior to 1977. It is a beautiful coin and the exact coin you will receive if you buy this listing. Please see the photographs to judge the color and condition for yourself. Let me know if you have any questions.