For the 1871 half penny there are two die varieties.
The differences can be noted in the date.
1871
Half Penny |
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- Obverse 1:
- The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.61 mm.
- The seven is centered over a denticle.
- Obverse 2:
- The spacing between the eight and the seven is 0.74 mm.
- The seven is to the right of the denticle.
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The spacing is measured between the eight and the seven.
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Obverse Dies: The Date
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Small spacing between the 8 and the 7.
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Large spacing between the 8 and the 7.
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