For the 1923 type I penny there are three die varieties consisting of an obverse die paired with three reverse dies.  The difference is the placement of the date.


1923 Type I
Penny
Obverse
Reverse

The spacing is measured between the one and the nine.


Reverse Dies:  The Date

Small Spacing

Nominal Spacing

Large Spacing






A die crack before the S in STATES is visible on some 1923 die A type coins.



A die crack beneath the N in ONE is visible on some 1923 die B type coins.



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