Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 27


Obverse 29	Reverse AC

Obverse Diagnostics

Obverse 29 Die Crack Mapping

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AC Die Crack Mapping

Retained Cud Between 9:15 and 9:45

Die Break Left Of The Right Arm Of T Of CENT

Obverse 29 is observed with date placement at C. Obverse 29 develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 9:00 connecting the tops of NITE of UNITED.
2. Die crack from the denticles at 10:30 connecting the tops of TE of STATES.

Reverse AC develops a retained cud between 9:15 and 9:45. Reverse AC develops a small die break to the left of the right arm of T of CENT and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 7:30 into the first olive leaf.
2. Die crack from the retained cud upward through the wreath to the rim at 11:00.

Comments: Variety 27 was first identified by this author during late December 2017.

Plate coin: Keith Bock Collection, AU58