For the 1923 type I half penny there are two die varieties consisting of an obverse die paired with two reverse dies.  The difference is the placement of the date.


1923 - Type I
Half Penny
Obverse       Reverse


The spacing is measured between the two and the three.


Reverse Dies:  The Date

Small Spacing

Wide Spacing

1923 - Type I
Half Penny
Obverse       Reverse


The spacing is measured between the two and the three.


Reverse Dies:
The Date

Small Spacing

Large Spacing


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