1921 penny

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I have noticed that the 1921 penny I have is different to the 1920 (don’t have 1922 to compare) it’s my understanding this is the order in which they run

1918

1918H

1918KN

1919

1919H

1919KN

1920

1921

1922

1926

Second Type - Modified Obverse

1926

Third Type - Modified Reverse

1927

Fourth Type - Obverse Modified Again

1928

1929

And so on

Take a look at the GRA:BRITT on the obverse the gap is different (between the colons) looks more like the 1926

So my question is this was the coin revised or is this just the result of die types

[Rob 3,152]

I have noticed that the 1921 penny I have is different to the 1920 (don’t have 1922 to compare) it’s my understanding this is the order in which they run

1918

1918H

1918KN

1919

1919H

1919KN

1920

1921

1922

1926

Second Type - Modified Obverse

1926

Third Type - Modified Reverse

1927

Fourth Type - Obverse Modified Again

1928

1929

And so on

Take a look at the GRA:BRITT on the obverse the gap is different (between the colons) looks more like the 1926

So my question is this was the coin revised or is this just the result of die types

Both 1920 and 1921 use 2 different obverses namely Freeman 2 & 3. 2 has a smaller gap between GRA & BRITT and the colon after IMP doesn't line up with a tooth. Obverse 3 has a wider gap and the colon lines up with a tooth. Obverse 3 was also used on the 1926 non-ME penny.

All is explained in The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain by Michael Freeman which covers 1860 onwards and is a reference book all bronze collectors should acquire. The 1985 version is ok as the descriptive contents were not revised in 2006; only the prices were changed, which of course immediately became obsolete.