Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1880 Variety 22


Obverse 24	Reverse W

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8 Digits (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Mark Located Right Of O(N)E

Reverse W Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 24 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within the lower loops of the 8 digits.

Reverse W has acquired clash marks and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 12:30 extends into the top right of the shield.
2. Die crack from the denticles at 7:45 extends through the olive leaves.
3. Die crack from the rim at 11:15 extends into the top left of the shield.

Comments: Obverse 24 features localized die polishing of the field area around the date and within the loops of the 8 digits, which has resulted in these areas being more raised in comparison to the rest of the Obverse 24 field areas. This die polishing may have been performed by the Mint in an effort to efface the initial date impressions of Obverse 24.

Obverse 24 and Reverse W exhibit contrasting die states, with Obverse 24 developing little to no die flow lines and Reverse W developing moderately heavy die flow lines. This contrast in die states indicates Reverse W was in service prior to Variety 22.

Variety 22 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during early January 2022 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching of Obverse 24.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40