Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1870 Type II Reverse Variety 1


Obverse 2	Type II Reverse A

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Misplaced 0 Digit (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 2.2 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Curved Artifact (Click Image To Enlarge)

Type II Reverse A.2 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 2 is identified by date placement at RH, the top of a misplaced 0 digit among the denticles below the 7 digit of the date, Class IV Hub Doubling of 'L(IBERTY)', and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north of all elements of the 8 digit.
Obv. 2.2: Obverse 2 has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 2:15 extends downward through the tops of 'AM(ERI)CA'.
2. Die crack between 4:45 and 7:00.

Type II Reverse A is rotated 9 degrees clockwise and is identified by a curved artifact within the lowest oak leaf of the left wreath. Type II Reverse A has acquired clash marks presumably from a clashing event with Obverse 2 and has developed the following die crack:
1. Light die crack from the rim at 10:15 extends downward through the outer edge of the left wreath.
Type II Rev. A.2: Die Crack #1 is now incrementally more severe and Reverse A has developed the following additional die crack:
2. Die crack from the rim at 2:15 extends downward through the outer edge of the right wreath.

Comments: The Obverse 2 hub doubling of 'L(IBERTY)' and an additional initial date impression above the top of the 1 digit are visible on higher grade examples of Variety 1.

Plate Coin (Variety 1): Jamie Morris Collection, VF20
Plate Coin (Variety 1a): Jamie Morris Collection, F12

Die States For 1870 Type II Reverse Variety 1

TYPE II REVERSE VARIETY 1 OBVERSE 2 TYPE II REVERSE A
TYPE II REVERSE VARIETY 1a OBVERSE 2.2 TYPE II REVERSE A.2