Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1872 Type I Reverse Variety 1


Obverse 17	Type I Reverse A

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Die Chip Located Left Of Ear

Partially Broken Top Of 'UNITE(D)'

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 17 is observed with date placement at B, a die chip located on the cheek and positioned to the left of the ear and partially broken top of 'UNITE(D)'.

Type I Reverse A has acquired a light clash mark through (C)ENT.

Comments: Type I Reverse A represents one of the remaining Type I reverses, which feature a shallow O(N)E. During 1870, the Type I reverse was superseded by the Type II reverse hub design, which features a bold O(N)E. Accounting for only 4 reverses thus far identified that were in service in 1872, the Type I Reverse is scarce compared to the Type II Reverse.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Paul Nomes Collection, VF35