Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1862 Variety 51


Obverse 53	Reverse AAA

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repaired Tops Of 'STA(TE)S'

Die Flow Lines

Obverse 53 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Cud Between 11:30 and 12:45

Reverse AAA Surfaces

Obverse 53 is observed with date placement at C and repaired tops of 'STA(TE)S'. Obverse 53 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 3:45 extends upward connecting the tops of 'AM(ER)ICA'.
2. Die crack from the denticles at 7:15 extends upward into the bust point.
3. Die crack from the rim at 9:30 extends downward connecting the tops of 'UNIT(ED)'.

Reverse AAA is rotated 7 degrees clockwise and has developed a cud between 11:30 and 12:45.

Comments: Variety 51 exhibits difference in die state between Obverse 53 and Reverse AAA, with Obverse 53 exhibiting moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and Reverse AAA exhibiting little to no die flow lines. The difference in die state between Obverse 53 and Reverse AAA indicates that Obverse 53 was in service prior to Variety 51.

Since Reverse AAA developed a cud relatively early in its service, then it may be concluded that the Variety 51 Die Pairing in general is scarce.

Variety 51 was first identified by this author during early March 2020.

Plate Coin: Bob Malo Collection, PCGS AU55