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There are four die varieties for this coin consisting of four obverse dies paired with two reverse dies.  Differences can be noted by comparing the placement of the one (over a zero) in the date.  Both types can be found with and without striations.


1841 Farthing
Obverse Reverse
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  • Obverse 1:
    • The spacing between the four and the one in the date is 0.78 mm (the one is over the right portion of the zero).
  • Obverse 1S:
    • Same as type 1, but with striations.
  • Obverse 2:
    • The spacing between the four and the one in the date is 0.52 mm (the one is over the left portion of the zero).
  • Obverse 2S:
    • Same as type 2, but with striations.
  • Reverse A:
    • The fraction is clear.
  • Reverse B:
    • The fraction has been repunched.
    • There are several repunched letters in SHILLING.
For more close up images of this coin,
see under the microscope page.


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Obverse Dies:  The Date
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  Large spacing  
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  Small spacing  
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Reverse Dies:  The Fraction
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Reverse Dies:  SHILLING
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Reverse Dies:  STATES
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Return to Part Three:  Thirteen Pence to a Shilling - Queen Victoria Copper Issues