1942 Bombay Halfpenny with long reverse denticles PCGS MS62BN

Take a close look at the halfpenny above. Notice anything different? For the uninitiated, this is the very scarce large reverse denticle variety of the 1942-I halfpenny. Although I have seen perhaps a dozen or so low-grade examples in halfpenny albums across Sydney, I have only seen three in Mint State—that’s over the last five years since I started trading. One coin (graded MS63BN by PCGS) resides in the collection of an avid Sydney varieties collector and will not come to market until a better example comes along (which could be a long time). The second coin is in the window of a Sydney dealer, and is graded MS62RB with NGC. The coin photographed above is the third example I have seen and grades PCGS MS62BN—not too shabby for such a difficult variety. The Ian McConnelly handbook of pre-decimal varieties describes this type as “RARE”, and I agree. Like the 1931 dropped 1 Indian obverse die penny I listed last week, this is one of those “must have” varieties for any serious variety collector. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). Take a close look at the halfpenny above. Notice anything different? For the uninitiated, this is the very scarce large reverse denticle variety of the 1942-I halfpenny. Although I have seen perhaps a dozen or so low-grade examples in halfpenny albums across Sydney, I have only seen three in Mint State—that’s over the last five years since I started trading. One coin (graded MS63BN by PCGS) resides in the collection of an avid Sydney varieties collector and will not come to market until a better example comes along (which could be a long time). The second coin is in the window of a Sydney dealer, and is graded MS62RB with NGC. The coin photographed above is the third example I have seen and grades PCGS MS62BN—not too shabby for such a difficult variety. The Ian McConnelly handbook of pre-decimal varieties describes this type as “RARE”, and I agree. Like the 1931 dropped 1 Indian obverse die penny I listed last week, this is one of those “must have” varieties for any serious variety collector.