Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 6


Obverse 8	Reverse H

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Obverse 8.2 Die Crack

Obverse 8.3 Die Crack

Reverse Diagnostics

Shield Doubling (Click Image To Enlarge)

Doubling Of ON(E) (Click Image To Enlarge)

Doubling Of CEN(T) (Click Image To Enlarge)

Macro Photography Of Reverse H Hub Doubling Within The Left Wreath
Lower Wreath (Click Image To Enlarge)	Mid Wreath (Click Image To Enlarge)	Upper Wreath (Click Image To Enlarge)

Macro Photography Of Reverse H Hub Doubling Within Right Wreath
Lower Wreath (Click Image To Enlarge)	Mid Wreath (Click Image To Enlarge)	Upper Wreath (Click Image To Enlarge)

Macro Photography Of Reverse H Hub Doubling Of Ribbon Bow, Right Ribbon End and Arrows
Ribbon Bow (Click Image To Enlarge)	Right Ribbon End (Click Image To Enlarge)	Arrows (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse H.2 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse H.2 Die Crack From C(E)NT

Obverse 8 is observed with date placement at LE.
Obv. 8.2: Obverse 8 has developed a die crack from the denticles at 9:45 downward to UNITE(D).
Obv. 8.3: The Obvere 8 die crack has now become heavier and extends past the upper serif of UNITE(D).

Reverse H is identified by Class IV Offset Hub Doubling of the vertical shield bars, ON(E) and CEN(T), oak leaves, ribbon bow and arrows.
Rev. H.2: Reverse H has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from C(E)NT downward into the ribbon knot.
2. Die crack segment at the outer oak leaf at 10:00.
3. Die crack from the denticles at 10:30 upward through the left wreath to the denticles at 11:15.
4. Die crack from the denticles at 11:30 into the left side of the shield.

Comments: The Reverse H hub doubling is similar to the hub doubling of Reverse G from the 1862 Variety 5 Die Pairing, though Reverse H features Class IV Offset Hub Doubling and Reverse G features Class V Pivot Hub Doubling. Reverse G and Reverse H may be differentiated from one another by the orientation of the doubling of the ribbon bow.

Plate Coin (Variety 6): Images courtesy of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS AU55
Plate Coin (Variety 6a): D. Poliquin Collection, AU details
Plate Coin (Variety 6b): D. Poliquin Collection, NGC AU details

Die States For 1862 Variety 6

VARIETY 6 OBVERSE 8 REVERSE H
VARIETY 6a OBVERSE 8.2 REVERSE H.2
VARIETY 6b OBVERSE 8.3 REVERSE H.2

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