Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1873 Open 3 Variety 15


Obverse 15	Reverse V

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 3 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Working Die Rust (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Lint Hub-Throughs (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Marks Through (C)ENT

Reverse V Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 15 is identified by date placement at B, date repunching that features an initial date impression to the east within the lower loop of the 3 and die rust located in front of the eye, in front of the first hair curl, to the far right within the headband and within the hair above the last diamond of the ribbon.

Reverse V is identified by lint hub-throughs located within the vertical shield bars and upper right wreath, as well as other locations. Reverse V has acquired multiple clash marks through (C)ENT and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 2:30 extends upward along the outer edge of the right wreath.
2. Die crack from the rim at 3:00 extends downward through the lower oak leaves, middle arrowhead and lower arrowhead.
3. Light die crack from the denticles at 7:45 extends across through the olive leaves
4. Light die crack from the denticles at 11:30 extends downward into the upper left side of the shield.

Comments: Variety 15 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid May 2021 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching and die rust of Obverse 15, as well as the die cracking of Reverse V.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS63RB (Snow 10 Plate Coin)