Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1864 Bronze Variety 32


Obverse 49	Reverse AAAD

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 4 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Working Hub Artifact Between 'S(TA)TES'

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Reverse AAAD Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 49 is identified by date placement at RE, working hub artifact between 'S(TA)TES' and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the base and horizontal cross bar of the 4. Obverse 49 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AAAD.

Reverse AAAD is rotated 5 degrees counter clockwise. Reverse AAAD has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 49 and has developed heavy die flow lines and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 12:30 into the upper right side of the shield.
2. Die crack from the denticles at 3:15 into the right wreath.
3. Die crack from the denticles at 8:15 into the left wreath.
4. Die crack from the denticles at 9:30 into the left wreath.
5. Die crack from the denticles at 10:30 into the left wreath.

Comments: Variety 32 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late August 2019 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching of Obverse 49.

Examination of Variety 32 reveals differing die states, with Obverse 49 exhibiting no die flow lines and Reverse AAAD exhibiting heavy die flow lines. Based on the contrasting die states of Obverse 49 and Reverse AAAD, it is clear that Reverse AAAD was in service prior to Variety 32. The following illustrates the die state contrast between Obverse 49 and Reverse AAAD:

Obverse 49 Surfaces

Reverse AAAD Die Flow Lines

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30