There are four die varieties for this coin consisting of four obverse
dies paired with a single 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 |
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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:
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The spacing is measured between
the four and the one in the date.
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Obverse Dies: The Date
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Large spacing |
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Small spacing |
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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: 1/52
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The fraction |
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