Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1864 Bronze Variety 26


Obverse 39	Reverse AAP

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Broken Tops Of 'STA(TES)'

Clash Marks Between Feathers 7, 8 and 9

Reverse Diagnostics

Artifact Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Crack From 3:00

Die Crack From 5:15

Clash Marks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 39 is observed with date placement at C. Obverse 39 is observed with broken tops of 'STA(TES)', which are a result of Obverse 39 being hubbed from a working hub with these broken letters. Obverse 39 has acquired clash marks from more than one clashing event with Reverse AAP.

Reverse AAP is rotated 13 degrees counter clockwise and is observed with an artifact among the horizontal shield bars. Reverse AAP has cracked and has acquired clash marks from more than one clashing event with Obverse 39.

Comments: The clashing events between Obverse 39 and Reverse AAP occurred during differing working die rotation.

Variety 26 was first identified by Craig Sorochin, who submitted the above plate coin during late August 2024 for inclusion in this book based on the Reverse AAP artifact among the horizontal shield bars.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Craig Sorochin Collection, NGC AU55