For the 1947 penny there are two
die varieties
consisting of an obverse die paired with two reverse dies.
1947 Penny
Obverse
Reverse
Obverse 1:
There is only one die.
Reverse A:
The four and the seven are in alignment.
The R in JERSEY is deteriorating.
Reverse B:
The seven with repect to the four is a higher position.
The R in JERSEY has been reworked.
For more close up images of this coin,
see
under the microscope page.
Reverse Dies: The Date
In alignment
High Seven
Reverse Dies: JERSEY
Deteriorating R
Reworked R
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