What is a privy mark ???

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james wolfe
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014, 17:31 #
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 ? what is a privy mark ??? X-D thank you B.
james
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014, 18:27 #
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  Designer
So not a mint mark (e.g. PM for Pobjoy Mint on Isle of Man coins) for the mint that made the coins.
 It is a mark of the designer; and so rather than the initials of the designer (like BM for Bertram MacKennal on 1920's UK coins) it is the symbol of the designer.
 Like on French coins where a bee means designed by Pierre Rodier, and is his privy mark.

EDIT: Now also found this link ...
http://www.casasadobescollectibles.com/category-s/157.htm
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Mark240590
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014, 21:36 #
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I believe the origins of the metal also count as a privy obviously more so for welsh feathers on shilling for the welsh copper company, roses and  feathers for British copper company, castle and elephants for the African adventurers. There is also the South Sea Company (SS C in angles) VIGO & LIMA
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Posted: 12 Mar 2017, 19:52 #
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The markings of designs and logos on Isle of Man coins are also considered privy marks.
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