Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1885 Variety 7


Obverse 11	Reverse K

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Obverse 11 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse K Die Crack Mapping

Macro Photography Of Reverse K Primary Die Cracks
Through Ribbon Knot (Click Image To Enlarge)	Through Olive Leaves (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 11 is observed with date placement at RE and has developed light die cracking.

Reverse K has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT and has developed die cracking.

Comments: Variety 7 is characterized by die cracking of both Obverse 11 and Reverse K, with Obverse 11 developing light die cracking and Reverse K developing the more severe die cracking of which the die cracking through the ribbon knot and olive leaves being the most severe.

Variety 7 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid August 2023 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse K.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40