Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1865 Fancy 5 Variety 33


Obverse 29	Reverse AAB

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AAB Die Crack Mapping

Die Crack From 12:30

Die Crack From 4:00 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Macro Photography Of Reverse AAB Die Crack From 9:45 and Partial Cud Between 6:45 and 8:15
Die Crack From 9:45 (Click Image To Enlarge)	Partial Cud (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 29 is observed with date placement at C.

Reverse AAB is rotated 11 degrees counter clockwise and has developed a partial cud between 6:45 and 8:15. Reverse AAB has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from the rim at 12:30 into the top right of the shield.
2. Die crack from the rim at 4:00 upward through the right wreath.
3. Heavy die crack from the rim at 9:45 downward through the left wreath to the retained cud.

Comments: The Reverse AAB section between 6:45 and 8:15 is very close to becoming a complete retained break. I have utilized the term 'partial cud' to describe the Reverse AAB section between 6:45 and 8:15, since this section has not yet completely separated from the die body.

Variety 33 was first identified by this author during early July 2019.

Plate coin: D. Poliquin Collection, XF40