For this coin there are eight die varieties consisting of eight obverse dies paire with a single reverse die.
Each has the H mint mark in a different location.
Also note the alignment and the various repunched letters of BRITANNIAR for each type.
1877
Half Penny |
| Obverse |
Reverse |
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- Obverse 1:
- The star is oddly shaped.
- The second N in BRITANNIAR has been repunched.
- Obverse 1S:
- Same as type 1 but striations are visible.
- Obverse 2:
- The H mintmark is centered and is in a low position.
The second I in BRITANNIAR have been repunched.
- Obverse 3:
- The H mintmark is centered.
- The R in BRITANNIAR has been repunched.
- Obverse 4:
- The H mintmark is centered and is in a high position.
- Obverse 5:
- The star is missing a ray.
- Obverse 6:
- The H mintmark is very close to the D.
- Obverse 7:
- The H mintmark is low and is very close to D
Obverse Dies: The Mint Mark
H Close to D |
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Low Centered H |
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Centered H |
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High Centered H |
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Very High H close to D
Missing Ray in Star |
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H close to D |
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Low H close to D |
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Obverse Dies: BRITANNIAR
N in BRITANNIAR repunched |
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A and I in BRITANNIAR repunched |
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BR in BRITANNIAR repunched |
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Dies 4 - 7: No letters repunched
in BRITANNIAR |
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Reverse Dies: The Date
The date |
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