Die Varieties of the 1841 Farthing

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

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.

	The spacing is measured between the four and the one in the date.

Obverse Dies: The Date
Large spacing
Small spacing

Reverse Dies: The Fraction

Reverse Dies: SHILLING

Reverse Dies: STATES

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