Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1863 Variety 11


Obverse 12	Reverse M

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Doubling on oak leaves

Doubling on Ribbon

Reverse M.2 Die Crack Between 1:00 And 2:00

Reverse M.3 Die Crack Between 1:00 And 2:00

Reverse M.2 Die Crack From 8:30

Obverse 12 is observed with date placement at LH.

Reverse M is identified by class IV offset hub doubling to the southwest on the ribbon and the oak leaves within the right wreath.
Rev. M.2: Reverse M develops a die crack between 1:00 and 2:00 and a smaller crack from the denticles at 8:30 to the first oak leaf.
Rev. M.3: The die crack between 1:00 and 2:00 is now severe.

Comments: Examination of the Reverse M.3 die crack between 1:00 and 2:00 reveals metal displacement from the working die at 1:00, with the remaining area defined by the die crack remaining intact. As a result, the area defined by the die crack between 1:00 and 2:00 may not be termed a retained cud. However, I expect a later die state of Reverse M to be found with a retained cud formed within the area defined by this die crack.

Plate Coin (Variety 11): Images courtesy of Eagle Eye Rare Coins inventory 9/14/14, PCGS MS64 (PS)
Plate Coin (Variety 11a): Images courtesy of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS MS62 (PS)

1863 Variety 11 Die States

VARIETY 11 OBVERSE 12 REVERSE M
VARIETY 11a OBVERSE 12 REVERSE M.2
VARIETY 11b OBVERSE 12 REVERSE M.3