Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1887 Variety 31


Obverse 36	Reverse AK

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Small Die Break Atop Eighth Feather

Clash Marks Between Feathers 7, 8 and 9

Reverse Diagnostics

Cud Between 9:00 and 10:00

Die Crack Extending Downward From Cud

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 36 is observed with date placement at LE. Obverse 36 has developed a small die break atop the eighth feather and has acquired clash marks between feathers 7, 8 and 9 from a clashing event with Reverse AK.

Reverse AK has developed a cud between 9:00 and 10:00 and has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 36. Reverse AK has developed the following die crack:
1. Heavy die crack extending downward from the cud and continuing along the outer edge of the wreath.

Comments: Variety 31 was first identified by this author during early January 2021.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, G4