Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1874 Variety 8


Obverse 9	Reverse H

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Artifact On The Neck (Click Image To Enlarge)

Artifact On The Temple (Click Image To Enlarge)

Artifact On Portrait Base (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Line Within Ribbon Bow

Reverse H Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 9 is observed with date placement at LH, a relatively large wedge shaped artifact located on the upper neck, small artifact located on the temple and a rectangular shaped artifact located on the portrait base above the right side of the 8 digit of the date. In addition, Obverse 9 is observed with die lines located at the bottom half of the feathers above LIBE(RT)Y and from the hair curl below the ear that extend through the neck. Obverse 9 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse H.

Reverse H is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and is observed with a die line within the ribbon bow loop. Reverse H has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 9 and has developed die cracking.

Comments: Variety 8 may be easily identified by the prominent artifact on the upper neck of Miss Liberty.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Walter Seiller Collection, AU55