Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1870 Type II Reverse Variety 2


Obverse 12	Type II Reverse B

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Hub-Through Artifacts (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 12 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Marks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at C, hub-through artifacts located above 'UNITE(D)' and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the top of the 1 as well as to the north within the upper loop and above the left side of the lower loop of the 8. Obverse 12 has acquired clash marks above the first three feathers and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from the denticles at 2:15 extends upward and connects the tops of 'OF'.
2. Light Die crack segment connects the tops of 'STA(TES)'.

Type II Reverse B has acquired clash marks through (C)ENT and to the right of the denomination.

Comments: The Type II Reverse Variety 2 Plate Coin was submitted for attribution by Bob Travis during early September 2022.

Plate Coin: Bob Travis Collection, PCGS AU58