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One possible explanation could be that the letters in question have been re punched to hard , which would result in a deeper indentation into the die resulting in a bigger wider and longer letter . I have seen this on the date digits on some of the Victorian pennies. Im sure I have a picture some where , I'll see if I can find it . Note the 9 in the two date examples below
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Charles II 4th Bust Crown 1679
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That sounds a good possibility. You quite often see 1866 pennies with the final 6 appearing larger. Jerry1 point