Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 43


Obverse 45	Reverse AS

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Severe Die Cracking (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 45.2 Severe Die Cracking

Obverse 45 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 45 is observed with date position located at right edge of denticle. Obverse 45 has cracked, with the section between 7:45 and 8:15 representing the most severe die cracking.
Obverse 45.2: The bi-level field area located between 7:15 and 8:45 has increased in size.

Reverse AS is rotated 6 degrees counter clockwise.

Comments: The Obverse 45 die cracking between 7:45 and 8:15 was initially identified in 'The Cud Book' by Sam Thurman and Arnold Margolis, with a reference number of ICN-1862-14 Ret. However, the section of die cracking between 7:45 and 8:15 represents severe die cracking and is not a retained break as indicated in the Thurman and Margolis book.

Plate Coin (Variety 43): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF35
Plate Coin (Variety 43a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF20

Die States For 1862 Variety 43

VARIETY 43 OBVERSE 45 REVERSE AS
VARIETY 43a OBVERSE 45.2 REVERSE AS