1894 Newfoundland 20 Cents
Victoria · 4 varieties · study revised Aug. 16th 2013
Until recently, this year offered two very distinct varieties, one issued with the Young Portrait 1 likeness of Queen Victoria and the other with the Older Portrait 2 effigy. However, when the Reverse Sides were examined more closely, it appeared that there were at least two variations for each of these Portraits!
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As it now stands, there are no fewer than four very different varieties for this date, with still others possibly to be discovered. Many of these variations come as a result of Repunching and Re-Engraving of the Numerals and Lettering on the Reverse side of these coins. It would appear that the officials at the mint were either trying to extend the life of the dies or they were unhappy with the weaknesses that so often occurred with these strikings. Regardless of their reasons, their actions have left us with a wealth of forensic evidence which is a direct result of their decisions!
