Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1884 Variety 25


Obverse 28	Reverse AC

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Marks

Clash Marks

Clash Marks

Obverse 28 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Line At 10:00 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Marks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Primary Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse AC Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 28 is observed with date placement at RH. Obverse 28 has cracked and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AC.

Reverse AC is identified by a die line located in the field at 10:00. Reverse AC has cracked and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 28.

Comments: Variety 25 is characterized by relatively prominent clash marks acquired by both Obverse 28 and Reverse AC during a clashing event.

Variety 25 was first identified by Jason Huffman, who submitted the above plate coin during late January 2024 for inclusion in this book.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Jason Huffman Collection, MS63RB