Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1864 Bronze Variety 38


Obverse 41.2	Reverse AAAL

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Obv. 41.2 Die Break and Die Chip

Die Crack Connecting The Base Of The Date

Reverse Diagnostics

Retained Cud Between 11:45 and 12:30

Die Crack From 11:00

Clash Marks Located Right Of Denomination

The second usage of Obverse 41. Obverse 41 is observed with date placement at RE. The ninth feather die break has enlarged slightly compared to the previous usage of Obverse 41 and now a small die chip has developed on the eighth feather. In addition, the die crack at the base of the date has become more severe compared to the previous usage of Obverse 41. Obverse 41 has clashed with Reverse AAAL.

Reverse AAAL is rotated 4 degrees clockwise and has developed a retained cud between 11:45 and 12:30. Reverse AAAL has acquired clash marks located right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 41. Reverse AAAL has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the rim at 11:00 extends across into the upper left side of the shield.

Comments: Variety 38 represents the second usage of Obverse 41, which was previously in service paired with Reverse AAS during the 1864 Bronze Variety 28 Die Pairing. Reverse AAS developed a cud at a location similar to that of the retained cud of Reverse AAAL and was subsequently retired from service. It is interesting to note that both die pairings of which Obverse 41 was in service developed reverse cuds.

Variety 38 was first identified by Paul Nomes, who submitted the above plate coin during late June 2021 for inclusion in this book based on the retained cud of Reverse AAAL.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Paul Nomes Collection, VF35