For the 1894 penny there are four die varieties consisting of an obverse die paired with four reverse dies.
1894
Penny |
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| Reverse |
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- Obverse 1:
- There is only one die.
- A complete star is typical.
- Reverse A:
- The spacing between the nine and the four in the date is 0.47 mm.
- The spacing between the four and the letter N is 0.77 mm.
- Reverse B:
- The spacing between the nine and the four in the date is 0.47 mm.
- The spacing between the four and the letter N is 0.53 mm.
- Reverse C:
- The spacing between the nine and the four in the date is 0.47 mm.
- The spacing between the four and the letter N is 0.64 mm.
- The date is in a high position compared to the N.
- The nine has been repunched.
- Reverse D:
- The spacing between the nine and the four in the date is 0.31 mm.
- The spacing between the four and the letter N is 0.80 mm.
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The spacings are measured between the one and the four and between the four and the N.
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Obverse Dies: The Star
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A complete star is typical. |
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Reverse Dies: The Date
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Nicely centered date |
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Small spacing between the 4 and the N |
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The 9 has been repunched. |
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Small spcaing between the digits
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