Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1865 Fancy 5 Variety 42


Obverse 12	Reverse AAK

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Die Line In Headress (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Lines At 2:15 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Artifact Located At 9:15 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Marks Located Right Of Denomination

The second usage of Obverse 12. Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at RE and a circular die line within the headress.

Reverse AAK may be identified by two die lines between the right wreath and the denticles at 2:15 and an artifact extending off the outer edge of the left wreath at 9:15. Reverse AAK has acquired clash marks.

Comments: Variety 42 represents the second usage of Obverse 12, which was previously in service paired with Reverse AC during the 1865 Fancy 5 Variety 13 Die Pairing.

Variety 42 was first identified by this author during mid February 2020.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, VF30