Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1889 Variety 18


Obverse 20	Reverse T

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9 (Click On Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse T Die Crack Mapping

Macro Photography Of Reverse T Die Crack Between 3:30 and 4:45
Lower Section (Click On Image To Enlarge)	Upper Section (Click On Image To Enlarge)

Die Crack From 6:45 (Click On Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Mark Abvoe Upper Arrowhead

Obverse 20 is identified by date placement at B and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south within the upper loop and below the upper loop of the 9.

Reverse T has developed moderately heavy die flow lines and has acquired clash marks through (C)ENT and above the upper arrowhead. Reverse T develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 12:30 into the top right of the shield.
2. Die crack from the rim at 1:00 into the right wreath. There is a die crack between 2:00 and 2:15 as well as another between 2:30 and 3:00 that most likely are associated with the die crack from 1:00.
3. Die crack from the rim at 3:30 downward through the right wreath and the middle and lower arrowheads into the rim at 4:45.
4. Die crack from the rim at 6:45 upward through the olive leaves of the left wreath.
5. Die crack from the denticles at 11:30 into the top left of the shield.

Comments: Obverse 20 and Reverse T exhibit contrasting die states, with Obverse 20 featuring no discernible die flow lines and Reverse T developing moderately heavy die flow lines. The difference in die states between Obverse 20 and Reverse T are compared below:

Obverse 20 Surfaces (Click On Image To Enlarge)

Reverse T Die Flow Lines (Click On Image To Enlarge)

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30