There are four die varieties for this coin consisting of four obverse dies and one reverse die.
The differences can be noted in the date.
1870
Penny |
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| Reverse |
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- Obverse 1:
- The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.81 mm.
- The seven and the zero are out of alignment.
- Digits have been repunched.
- Obverse 2:
- The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.91 mm.
- The seven and the zero are slightly out of alignment.
- Obverse 3:
- The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.79 mm.
- The seven and the zero are in alignment.
- Obverse 4:
- The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.74 mm.
- The seven and the zero are slightly out of alignment.
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The spacing is measured between the digits. The alignment is measured with respect to the top of the seven.
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Obverse Dies: The Date
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Large Spacing between the 8 and the 7
The 7 and 0 are out of alignment |
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Large Spacing between the 8 and the 7
The 7 and 0 are in alignment |
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Small Spacing between the 8 and the 7
The 7 and 0 are in alignment |
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Small Spacing between the 8 and the 7
The 7 and 0 are out of alignment |
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