For the 1947 penny there are three die varieties consisting of a single obverse die paired with three reverse dies.
The difference is in the spacing of the date.
1947 Penny |
Obverse |
Reverse |
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- Reverse A:
- The spacing between the four and the seven in the date is 0.70 mm.
- Reverse B:
- The spacing between the four and the seven in the date is 0.59 mm.
- Reverse C:
- The seven with repect to the four is a higher position than the previous types.
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The spacing is measured between the four and the seven.
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Reverse Dies:
The Date
Large Spacing |
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Small Spacing |
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High 7 |
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