DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1863 Variety 21





Obverse 21

Reverse W




Reverse Diagnostics



Rusted Reverse W


*Close-up of reverse is courtesy of the Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide by Rick Snow.*

Comments:  Date placement is LE.  According to Rick Snow, obverse 21 develops die cracks from the base of the 18 o the date to the rim at 7:00 and from the top of TED of UNITED to 10:00.

Reverse W is a product of rusted working dies.  The rusting can be seen around the lettering, in the wreath and around the shield.  

Plate Coin:  none available

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