Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 1


Obverse 3	Reverse C

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Possible Misplaced Digit (Click Image To Enlarge)

Digit Punch Artifact

Obverse 3 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Retained Cud Between 11:00 and 1:00

Reverse C Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 3 is identified by date placement at B, a small artifact at the bust point that may be a portion of a misplaced digit and a digit punch artifact located above the base of the 2 digit.
1. Die crack from the rim at 7:00 extends diagonally upward through the top of the 1 digit and continues to the bottom of the ribbon end.

Reverse C has developed a large retained cud between 11:00 and 1:00 and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 2:15 extends upward through the right wreath.
2. Die crack from the rim at 9:00 extends upward through the outer edge of the left wreath and exits into the rim at 10:45.

Comments: The above plate coin represents only the second example of Variety 1 with the Reverse C retained cud.

Plate Coin: Bob Malo Collection, PCGS MS62

Plate Coin Provenance:
1. Robert Lutzel Collection
2. D. Poliquin Collection 04/09/21
3. Bob Malo Collection 07/20/22