Description

1992 United Kingdom Ten Pence struck on wrong planchet

It is a strong possibility this 1992 United Kingdom 2 Pence was struck on wrong planchet –  1 Penny planchet

Up for sale is an United Kingdom 2 Pence struck on wrong planchet.  Attribution confirms that this 2 Pence coin was more than likely struck on a 1 Penny planchet.

This coin has been identified as a 2 Pence – Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; magnetic) which was struck in the United Kingdom during 1992-1997.

This major mint error coin struck on a wrong planchet weight is 3.59 grams.
A normal Two Pence Planchet Weight: 7.12 grams (magnetic)

This major mint error coin planchet is a magnetic planchet. It is more than likely made of copper plated steel.

This error coin planchet size
East-West: 23.09mm
North-South: 22.65mm

Normal 2 Pence planchet size: 25.9mm, 1992-1997 Copper plated steel. Planchet weight is 7.12 grams.

Normal 1 Penny planchet size:  20.3 mm, 1992-1997 Copper plated steel. Planchet weight is 3.56 grams.

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Probable Match -1992 United Kingdom Two Pence struck on a One Penny planchet

Struck on a One Penny planchet – Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; magnetic)
1992-1997
Copper plated steel • 3.56 g • ⌀ 20.3 mm
KM# 935a, Sp# B4

 

Normal Two Pence info

Country United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1992-1997
Value 2 Pence
0.02 GBP = 0.028 USD
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper plated steel
Weight 7.12 g
Diameter 25.9 mm
Thickness 2.05 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 936a, Sp# C4

 

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