Product Details
1924 Penny Variety Multiple Die Cracks in Fine Condition
If you collect Australian pre-decimal copper, the 1924 penny is a smart date to study closely. Many examples look normal at first glance. But some dies show heavy cracks. Those varieties can be harder to find. This is true when the devices and legends are still clear.
Product Specifications
- Year: 1924
- Composition: Copper
- Diameter: 30.8 mm
- Weight: 9.45 grams
- Region of Origin: Australia
- Monarch: George V
- Mintage: Unknown and scarce for this cracked-die variety
- Grading: Fine condition (even wear with legends still readable)
Variety Notes (Die Cracks observed)
This coin shows a strong die crack running through the “OR” and the top of “RGI” in GEORGIVS, continuing through the bottom of “V D. G.” There is also a die crack running from the middle of the “N” in OMN to the “R” in REX. Another crack runs through the bottom of REX to the middle of the “F.” The cracking continues through the bottom of “F.D. continues through the center of IND, making this coin easy to spot. It is also easy to attribute, which helps in a variety-focused collection
