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‘High 9,’ or tilted? One collector adds to ongoing die variety debate
The ‘Normal 9,’ ‘Tilted 9’ and ‘High 9’ varieties of Canada’s 1929 cent feature all digits vertical and even (left); the final ‘9’ of the year-date slightly tilted clockwise with that numeral’s bottom point risen (centre); and the final ‘9’ of the year-date vertical and higher than the other digits (right).
One collector has made what he believes could be a striking observation about Canada’s 1929 cent, which was issued from 1920-36 with the effigy of King George V. Collectors of Canadian small cents are likely aware of the 1929 “Low 9” and “High 9” (H9) varieties, the latter of which can command a premium (in... Continue reading →