Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 46


Obverse 48	Reverse AV

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Digit Punch Artifacts

Die Crack From 7:00

Reverse Diagnostics

Cud Between 11:00 and 12:45

Die Crack Segment (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Crack From 9:45

Obverse 48 is observed with date placement at RE and digit punch artifacts located below the ball and above the base of the 2. Obverse 48 has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the rim at 7:00 extends into the bust point.

Reverse AV has developed a cud between 11:00 and 12:45 and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack segment within the upper right wreath at 1:30
2. Die crack from the rim at 9:45 extends upward through the left wreath.

Comments: Variety 46 was first identified by this author during late December 2020.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, NGC AU50