Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1890 Variety 31


Obverse 33	Reverse AG

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Marks

Obverse 33 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Lines Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Marks Right Of Denomination

Primary Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse AG Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 33 is observed with date placement at LH. Obverse 33 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AG and has developed light die cracking.

Reverse AG is observed with die lines among the vertical shield bars. Reverse AG has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 33 and has developed light die cracking with the exception of the primary die crack between 11:15 and 12:30, which is moderately severe in comparison.

Comments: Variety 31 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 AG.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection VF30