Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 47


Obverse 49	Reverse AW

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Die Crack From 7:00

Reverse Diagnostics

Retained Cud Between 11:15 and 12:45

Obverse 49 is observed with date placement at C. Obverse 49 has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 7:00 extends upward into the bust point.

Reverse AW has developed a retained cud between 11:15 and 12:45.

Comments: Examination of Variety 47 reveals differing die states between Obverse 49 and Reverse AW, with Obverse 49 developing the more heavily flow lined surfaces. The difference in die state indicates that Obveerse 49 was in service prior to Variety 47. The following illustrates the difference in die state between Obverse 49 and Reverse AW:

Obv. 49 Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Rev. AW Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Variety 47 was first identified by this author during mid January 2021.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, MS63