Die Varieties of the 1861 Half Penny

For the 1861 half penny there are six die varieties consisting of four obverse dies paired with four reverse dies.

1861 Half Penny
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse 1S:
- The eight in the date has been significantly repunched.
- The letter V in VICTORIA is not repunched.
- Striations are present.
Obverse 2:
- The one in the date has been repunched.
- Only the letter V in VICTORIA is repunched.
- The N in REGINA is repunched.
Obverse 2S:
- Same as type 2 but striations are present.
- Straight striations exist for 2S-A while wavy striations exists for 2S-B.
Obverse 3S:
- The eight in the date has been significantly repunched, which gives appearance of a dash.
- Many letters in VICTORIA are repunched.
- Striations are present.

Reverse A:
- A short numerator in the fraction is present.
- The two in the fraction has been repunched.
Reverse B:
- A tall numerator in the fraction is present.
- The 2 in the fraction is rounded.
- The letters TE in STATES are repunched.
Reverse C:
- A short numerator in the fraction is present.
- The two in the fraction has slightly been repunched.
Reverse D:
- A short numerator in the fraction is present.
- The two in the fraction has been repunched downward.
- The letters LL in SHILLING are repunched.

For more close up images of this coin,
see under the microscope page.

Reverse Dies: SHIL
Note Lettering

Note Lettering

Return to Part Two: Thirteen Pence to a Shilling - Queen Victoria Copper Issues