There are many sub types of the Machin heads and a detailed explanation of these can be found in the Complete Deegam Machin handbook or the Machin Collectors Club Specialised Machin catalogue.

Regional definitive Heads

Head A1(r) Photogravure)

Dark background. The base of the bust is flat
Two curved shadows in the hair.
One pearl in the necklace is missing.

Head A2(r) (Lithography)

Dark background. The base of the bust is flat Two curved shadows in the hair. One pearl in the necklace is missing.

Head B2(r) (Photogravure)
Dark background. The base of the bust is round Two curved shadows in the hair. One pearl in the necklace is missing. The image w

Head B4(r) (Photogravure)

As Machin head B4 but reduced in size for the regional issues. The head was produced using the electro machanical engraving process. The image was computer generated.

Head C1(r) (Photogravure)
Light graduated background.
Single curved shadow in the hair.
The pearls of the necklace are complete.

Head C2(r) (Lithography)
Dark graduated background. Single curved shadow in the hair. The pearls of the necklace are complete.

Head E1(r) (Photogravure)
Light background (only used on the regional10½p values)

Head E2(r) (Lithography)
Light background. Two curved shadows in the hair. Outline of the bust is strong and clear.

Head F(r) (Lithography)
Dark background, The base of the bust is flat. One line of shading in the hair.

Head G(r) (Lithography)
Dark background, The base of the bust is flat. Two curved shadows in the hair. One pearl in the necklace is missing.

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