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For the 1866 half penny there are three die varieties consisting of three obverse dies paired with one reverse die.


1866 Half Penny
Obverse Reverse
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  • Obverse 1:
    • The spacing between the sixes in the date is 0.66 mm.
  • Obverse 1S:
    • Same as type 1, but with striations.
  • Obverse 2:
    • The spacing between the sixes in the date is 0.48 mm.
  • Obverse 3:
    • The spacing between the sixes in the date is 0.66 mm.
    • Various letters in REGINA are repunched.
    • The letters in FD are repunched.
  • Reverse A:
    • There is only one die.
For more close up images of this coin,
see under the microscope page.

The spacing is measured between the sixes.


Obverse Dies:  The Date
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  Wide date 
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  Narrow date 
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  Wide date 
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Obverse Dies:  REGINA
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Obverse Dies:  FD
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