1844 P1487 [1+A] – Bramah 4a variety (DFF)
The bottom leg of E in DEF is virtually missing – appears as DFF (although a trace of the leg remains), presumably as a result of a partially filled die.
Although not well publicised as a rarity, I have only been able to find 5 examples of this rare variety of 1844 penny. It is also a rare variant of 1843 penny.
Example 1
Sold on Ebay in October 2009
Example 2
Listed but unsold by London Coins in September 2018
Example 3
Sold by London Coins in September 2012
Example 4
Sold on Ebay in November 2022
Example 5
Sold on Ebay in January 2023