Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 8


Obverse 10	Reverse J

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Digit Punch Artifacts Around The 2

File Marks (Click Image To Enlarge)

File Marks Rotated View (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse J.2 Die Break Between 3:00 and 4:30

Obverse 10 is identified by date placement at LE, digit punch artifacts around the 2 and die file marks to the left of the ear. A longer, more prominent die file mark extends from the hair downward through the ear lobe and continues to the area in front of the first hair curl.

Reverse J has yet to be observed with any die markers.
Reverse J.2: Reverse J has developed a die break between 3:00 and 4:30.

Comments: Obverse 10 has been given the monicker 'Spiked Ear' by Rick Snow due to the more prominent die file mark piercing the ear of Miss Liberty.

The Variety 8a Die State was first identified by this author during late February 2018.

Plate Coin (Variety 8): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30
Plate Coin (Variety 8a): D. Poliquin Collection, VG8

Die States For 1862 Variety 8

VARIETY 8 OBVERSE 10 REVERSE J
VARIETY 8a OBVERSE 10 REVERSE J.2