Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1887 Variety 39


Obverse 44	Reverse AS

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position (Click Image To Enlarge)

Digit Punch Artifacts (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AS Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 44 is observed with date placement at LH. Obverse 44 features digit punch artifacts around both 8 digits as well as the 7 digit.

The second usage of Reverse AS. Reverse AS has acquired a light clash mark through (C)ENT and has cracked.

Variety 39 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late September 2025 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse AS.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU Details