Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1872 Type II Reverse Variety 5


Obverse 6	Type II Reverse F

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1

Die Crack From 8:00

Die Cracks Connecting Tops Of '(STATE)S'

Reverse Diagnostics

Macro Photography Of Type II Reverse F Die Cracking In Left Wreath
Die Cracks From 8:30 and 9:00	Die Crack Extending Upward Through Wreath

Die Crack From Knot (Click Image To Enlarge)

Type II Reverse F.2 Cud Between 8:30 and 9:00

Obverse 6 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features an initial date impression above the base of the 1. Obverse 6 develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 8:00 through '(UNI)TED' and through the bust point.
2. Die cracks connecting the tops of '(STATE)S'.

Type II Reverse F has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the ribbon knot through the upper right ribbon end and lower arrow shaft to the middle arrow shaft.
2. Two die cracks, which originate from the rim at 8:30 and 9:00, converge at the outer edge of the left wreath and extend upward along the outer edge of the left wreath.
Type II Rev. F.2: Type II Reverse F has now developed a cud between 8:30 and 9:00.

Comments: Type II Variety 5 was first identified by Ed Nathanson, who kindly provided the above images. Type II Variety 5a was first identified by this author during late July 2019.

Lower grade examples of Type II Variety 5, such as the Type II Variety 5a Plate Coin, will not exhibit the initial date impressions due to blending of the initial date impression artifact with the base of the 1.

Plate Coin (Type II Variety 5): Images courtesy of Ed Nathanson (Snow 11 Plate Coin)
Plate Coin (Type II Variety 5a): D. Poliquin Collection, G6 details

Die States For 1872 Type II Variety 5

TYPE II VARIETY 5 OBVERSE 6 TYPE II REVERSE F
TYPE II VARIETY 5a OBVERSE 6 TYPE II REVERSE F.2