Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 40


Obverse 42	Reverse AP

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repaired Tops of STA(TE)S

Reverse Diagnostics

Retained Cud Between 11:30 and 12:30

Die Crack Between 12:45 and 2:15

Die Crack In Wreath Between 3:15 and 3:45

Die Crack In Wreath At 10:00

Obverse 42 is observed with date placement at RE and repaired tops of STA(TE)S.

Reverse AP is rotated 11 degrees clockwise and has developed a retained cud between 11:30 and 12:30. Reverse AP has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 12:45 downward through the right wreath to the rim at 2:15.
2. Die crack along the outer edge of the right wreath between 3:15 and 3:45.
3. Die crack along the outer edge of the left wreath at 10:00.

Comments: Variety 40 was initially identified by this author during late February 2019.

Plate Coin: John Grimmer Collection, XF40