Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1887 Variety 8


Obverse 13	Reverse N

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced Digits (Click Image To Enlarge)

Location and Orientation Of Misplaced Digits

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Clash Marks Between Feathers 6, 7 and 8

Rim Breaks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 13.2 Rim Break Between 2:00 and 2:30

Obverse 13.2 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Marks Located Right Of Denomination

Reverse N.2 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 13 is identified by date placement at LE and the tops of the misplaced 1, first 8 and second 8 from an initial digit punch impression into the denticles below the date. Obverse 13 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse N, developed rim breaks between 8:30 and 10:45 as well as light die cracking.
Obv. 13.2: The obverse die cracking has now become more severe and a rim break has developed between 2:00 and 2:30.

Reverse N has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 13 and has developed light die cracking.
Rev. N.2: The reverse die cracking has now become more severe.

Comments: The Obverse 13 misplaced digits within the denticles is the result of an initial digit punch impression located far to the southeast with respect to the final date position.

Plate Coin (Variety 8): D. Poliquin Collection, XF45
Plate Coin (Variety 8a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50

Die States For 1887 Variety 8

VARIETY 8 OBVERSE 13 REVERSE N
VARIETY 8a OBVERSE 13.2 REVERSE N.2