Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1869 Variety 19


Obverse 19	Reverse T

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 1 Digit In The Denticles

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Crack From 12:30

Die Crack In Right Wreath

Die Crack From 10:30

Obverse 19 is identified by date placement at LH and the top of a misplaced 1 digit in the denticles below the 1 of the date.

Reverse T has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 12:30 into the shield.
2. Die crack within the right wreath between 3:00 and 4:30.
3. Die crack from the rim at 10:30 down into the left wreath.

Comments: The Obverse 19 misplaced digit was shallowly impressed into the working die and may not be easily identified on lower grade examples.

Plate coin: Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS MS65BN (PS)