Wide, Even Date, Re-Engraved, "A" & "N", Wire Border Stub (Between "E" & "W")

Generally, the Wide date varieties can be identified by the closeness of the "0" to the Ring of Beads. However, with so many known variations, it becomes necessary to look for any unique characteristics in order to positively identify a specific variety. In this particular instance, the word "NEWFOUNDLAND", which has had so many of its Letters Re-engraved, offers the best place to search for a defining feature. It is here where a tiny Stub (Block) can be seen resting on the Wire Border, between the Letters "E" & "F", in "NEWF". This can be considered as a defining feature! Also, the adjacent Letters, "A" & "N", in "LAND", illustrate some interesting and rather crude Alterations to these characters! Like so many of the other variances, the two "8's" have also been Re-punched, but the effect in this case, is rather subtle in comparison to some of the other variations.

** TYPE III (b) - Wide Date, High "8", Narrow "80". Re-Engraved, Tilted "F"

This example is one of only a few known varieties which has had its Second "8" punched slightly Higher in the date. This result has given this particular variety an overall uneven appearance, which is quite easy to recognize. In this instance, the 2nd “8” is closer to the “0” making the Gap between the "8" & "0" considerably Narrower than that of the preceding "88", which has a Wider space between these two digits. Furthermore, both of the "8's" on this particular example, appear to be stylistically different, with each having Smaller eyes than those normally seen on the other varieties. They have also been Over-punched, leaving the original digits clearly visible within the eyes of these numbers. The Reverse Lettering plays an important role in defining this particular variety. Like the other varieties, this example also demonstrates significant Alterations to these letters, with some being more prominent than others. In this instance, the "F", in "NEWFOUNDLAND", appears to be the most interesting, with the Original Letter still slightly visible on the Left side of the stem. Only a few varieties from this year exhibit any significant Alterations to the Letter "F", and this example is one of the more noticeable with its flared base!