January 24, 2026
There are four
die varieties
for this coin consisting of three obverse dies paired with two reverse dies.
1844 Penny
Obverse
Reverse
Obverse 1:
The spacing between the fours in the date is 0.20 mm.
Obverse 1S:
Same as die 1 but with striations.
Obverse 2:
The spacing between the fours in the date is 0.40 mm.
Reverse A:
The bar in the fraction has a nominal length.
Reverse B:
The bar in the fraction has a long length.
For more close up images of this coin,
see
under the microscope page.
The spacings are measured between the fours.
Obverse Dies: The Date
Narrow date
Wide date
Obverse Dies: D: G:
Repunched stops
Clear stops
Obverse Dies: BRITA of BRITANNIA
Clear B
Repunched B
Obverse Dies: NNIAR of BRITANNIA
Clear N
Repunched N
Reverse Dies: The Fraction
Normal bar.
Long bar
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