That is very possible. It usually is caused when the dies used for stamping the coins start to wear out. The image on the die becomes mushy and starts showing double images -- especially around the letters and numbers. I could also be cause by "chattering" -- when the coin blank bounces around a little bit while being stamped. In either case these coins have no significant value.
The first person to appear on a stamp was Queen Victoria. It was called the One Penny Black. It was issued by Great Britain in 1840.
There isn't any stamp that is called a penny purple. You need to describe the stamp - include country and if you can date and what is on the stamp.
There isn't any stamp that is called a penny purple. You need to describe the stamp - include country and if you can date and what is on the stamp.
In the 1800's you could buy a loaf of bread for a penny. A penny could also buy a small amount of tobacco in the 1800's.
The value of the 1910 1955 penny stamp value is one pound.
It is very possible. Please take it to a certified coin collector to have it authenticated.
British
The One Penny Black, the first postage stamp.
It is the first stamp issued. That makes it the 'First.'
The British Penny Black stamp was was the first ever postage stamp. It was first issued on May 6, 1840.
Penny Black
The first stamp made was the British two penny black stamp from 1840.