Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1860 Type II Variety 7


Type II Obverse 10	Reverse L

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Die File Marks By The Ear

Broken E Of STATES

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Crack From 3:45

Type II Obverse 10 is observed with date placement at RH, modertately heavy die file marks by the ear and broken E of STATES.

Reverse L develops the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the rim at 3:45 through the olive leaf above the middle arrowhead to the middle arrowhead.

Comments: Several obverses through 1875 feature die file marks by the ear similar to that of Type II Obverse 10 and seem to be associated with a procedural mint operation. Type II Obverse 10 is the earliest example of these die file marks thus far.

Type II Variety 7 was first identified by Ed Nathanson, who submitted the above plate coin during early February 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the die file marks of Type II Obverse 10.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Ed Nathanson, XF40