DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1862 Variety 59






Obverse 61

Reverse AAI



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position


Reverse Diagnostics



Reverse AAI Die Crack Mapping


Obverse 61 is observed with date placement at RE.

Reverse AAI is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and has developed die cracking.

Comments:  The Reverse AAI die cracking between 3:15 and 7:00 is moderately severe, while the die crack from 9:00 is much less severe in comparison.

Variety 59 was first identified by Walter Seiller, who submitted the above plate coin during late March 2023 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse AAI.

Plate Coin:  Walter Seiller Collection, AU58

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