Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1892 Variety 18


Obverse 20	Reverse T

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 18

Obverse 20 Die Polish Lines

Obverse 20.2 Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse T.2 Clash Mark Through C Of CENT

Reverse T.2 Clash Marks Right Of Denomination

Reverse T.2 Die Flow Lines

Obverse 20 is identified by date placement at C with date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base of the 1 and to the south within the lower loop and base of the 8. Obverse 20 is in an early die state with the presence of die polish lines.
Obv. 20.2: Obverse 20 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse T.

Reverse T is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and is in a similar early die state as Obverse 20, with the presence of die polish lines.
Rev. T.2: Reverse T has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and has acquired clash marks through the C of CENT and to the right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 20.

Comments: Variety 18 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late July 2017 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 20 date repunching. David's submission was special in that his submission included both an early die state as well as an advanced die state of Variety 18, which is an important tool in gaining insight into this die pairing.

Plate Coin (Variety 18): David Killough Collection, VF30 details
Plate Coin (Variety 18a): David Killough Collection, XF45 details

Die States For 1892 Variety 18

1892 VARIETY 18 OBVERSE 20 REVERSE T
1892 VARIETY 18a OBVERSE 20.2 REVERSE T.2