Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1884 Variety 24


Obverse 27	Reverse AB

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Marks

Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Mark Located Right Of CEN(T)

Primary Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse AB Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 27 is observed with date placement at B. Obverse 27 has developed die cracking and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AB.

Reverse AB is rotated 5 degrees counter clockwise. Reverse AB has developed die cracking and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 27.

Comments: Reverse AB is more extensively cracked than Obverse 27. The die cracking between 8:00 and 10:30 features the most severely cracked area of Reverse AB, with the remainder of the die cracking much less severe in comparison.

Variety 24 was first identified by Josh Newton, who submitted the above plate coin during late August 2023 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse AB.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Josh Newton Collection, AU50 details