Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1869 Variety 20


Obverse 20	Reverse U

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Marks Above Feathers

Clash Marks Between Feathers 7, 8 and 9

Die Crack Connecting Tops Of '(STATE)S'

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Marks To Right Of Denomination

Die Crack From 2:30

Die Crack Between 2:45 and 4:15

Obverse 20 is observed with date placement at RE. Obverse 20 has acquired clash marks above the first three feathers and between feathers 7, 8 and 9 from a clashing event with Reverse U. Obverse 20 has developed the following die crack:
1. Light die crack connecting the tops of '(STATE)S'.

Reverse U is rotated 7 degrees counter clockwise. Reverse U has acquired clash marks through (C)ENT and to the right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 20. Reverse U has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 2:30 upward through the right wreath.
2. Die crack from the rim at 2:45 downward through the right wreath to the rim at 4:15.

Comments: I suspect a later die state of Reverse U will develop a break between 2:45 and 4:15.

Plate coin: Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS MS64RB (PS)