Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1873 Open 3 Variety 14


Obverse 14	Reverse U

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced Digit

Clash Mark In Front Of The Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Artifact At Shield Center (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 14 is identified by date placement at RE and the top of a misplaced digit extending out of the denticles below the primary 7 of the date. Obverse 14 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse U.

Reverse U has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 14.

Comments: The Obverse 14 misplaced digit is most likely the top of a 3 digit.

Plate coin: Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS MS63RB (PS)