For the 1844 half penny there are two die varieties. There are two obverse dies, both with striations,
paired with a single reverse die.
1844
Half Penny |
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- Obverse 1S:
- The spacing between the 8 and the 4 is 0.61 mm.
- The VIC in VICTORIA is in alignment.
- The I in REGINA is repunched.
- Striations are present, but not visible in the ear.
- Obverse 2S:
- The spacing between the 8 and the 4 is 0.83 mm.
- The VIC in VICTORIA is out of alignment.
- The G in REGINA is repunched.
- Striations are present and are visible in the ear.
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The spacing is measured between the eight and the four.
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Obverse Dies: The Date
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Narrow date
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Wide date
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Obverse Dies: VICTORIA
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VIC in alignment
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VIC out of alignment.
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Obverse Dies: REGINA
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Repunched I in REGINA.
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Repunched G in REGINA.
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Reverse Dies: 1/26
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The fraction |
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