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For the 1871 half penny there are two die varieties.   The differences can be noted in the date.


1871 Half Penny
Obverse Reverse
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  • Obverse 1:
    • The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.61 mm.
    • The seven is centered over a denticle.
  • Obverse 2:
    • The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.74 mm.
    • The seven is to the right of the denticle.
  • 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 eight and the seven.


Obverse Dies:  The Date
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