DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1862 Variety 64






Obverse 66

Reverse AAN



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position


Reverse Diagnostics



Reverse AAN Die Crack Mapping



Primary Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)


Obverse 66 is observed with date placement at C.

Reverse AAN has cracked.

Comments:  The Reverse AAN primary die crack between 3:15 and 4:15 represents the primary die crack of Reverse AAN.  Based on the severity of this die crack and the presence of a bi-level field area within the area defined by the die crack, I suspect that Reverse AAN will develop a break between 3:15 and 4:15 during a subsequent die state.

Obverse 66 features the more advanced die state compared to Reverse AAN, which indicates Obverse 66 was in service prior to the Variety 64 Die Pairing.

Variety 64 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late June 2024 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse AAN.

Plate Coin:  Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF35

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