Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1865 Plain 5 Variety 7


Obverse 9	Reverse I

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 9 Repunched Digits
Repunched 8	Repunched 6	Repunched 5

Reverse Diagnostics

Macro Photography Of Reverse I Clash Marks
Clash Mark Above (O)NE	Clash Mark Through (C)ENT	Clash Mark Above ON(E)

Macro Photography Of Reverse I Primary Die Cracks
Die Crack From 12:30	Die Crack From 6:15	Die Cracks From 9:45

Macro Photography Of Reverse I.2 Primary Die Cracks
Rev. I.2 Die Crack From 12:30	Rev. I.2 Die Crack From 6:15	Rev. I.2 Die Cracks From 9:45

Reverse I.2 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 9 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the tops of the 8, 6 and 5. Obverse 9 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse I.

Reverse I is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and has acquired clash marks above (O)NE, through (C)ENT and above ON(E) from a clashing event with Obverse 9. Reverse I has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 12:30 extends downward into the top right of the shield.
2. Die crack from the rim at 1:30 extends upward through the upper portion of the right wreath.
3. Die crack from the rim at 3:30 extends into the right wreath.
4. Die crack from the rim at 6:15 extends upward through the left ribbon end and into the ribbon knot.
5. Die crack from the rim at 9:45 extends downward through the left wreath.
6. Die crack just above die crack #5 from the rim at 9:45 extends upward through the left wreath.
Rev. I.2: The Reverse I die cracks have now become more severe.

Comments: Variety 7 represents the initial usage of Obverse 9, which will resume service paired with Reverse AAI during the 1865 Plain 5 Variety 21 Die Pairing.

Plate Coin (Variety 7): David Poliquin Collection, ANACS AU58
Plate Coin (Variety 7a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50

Die States For 1865 Plain 5 Variety 7

VARIETY 7 OBVERSE 9 REVERSE I
VARIETY 7a OBVERSE 9 REVERSE I.2