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GR 1849 Ah - Obv.

GR 1849 Ah - Rev.

   

GR 1849 Ah - 'Ghost' image

GR 1849 Ah - Date

GR 1849 Ah - Obv.  Hint of ghosting of the reverse 'shield' - behind Victoria's neck.

                         Rev.  Type A.  Ghosting from die clash with obverse die. 

                                   Victoria's forehead, eye, nose, mouth, lips and chin clearly visible.

                        Date: Type h  - The top of the 4 is flat. The 4 has a triangular tail

                                   The 49 appears to be of a similar font size as the 18.

                                   The horizontal bar of the 4 crosses  just below the centre of

                                    the vertical leg.                                    

                                   The 9 has a well rounded back and is fatter across the centre.

                                   The 8 is double struck

                                   All of the numerals are on the base line.

                      Grade: pAS   Hint of tone in the legend.   Choice.

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