DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1864 Copper Nickel Variety 3





Obverse 4

Reverse D




Obverse Diagnostics



Date Punch Artifact


Reverse Diagnostics


Reverse D with Heavy Die Cracks

*Close-up of date and reverse die cracks are courtesy of the Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide by Rick Snow.*

Comments:  Date placement is C, with date sloping slightly downward.  Obverse 4 is observed with a date punch artifact on the crossbar of the 4.  This artifact was transferred from a date punch that was impressed on the working die and thus, is not actual repunching.

Reverse D develops heavy die cracks from 7:00, 8:30 and 9:30 that connect in the wreath, according to Rick Snow.  Considering the severity of the die cracks, the formation of a cud in this area seems plausible. Reverse D with the heavy die cracks is worthy of a premium and if a die state turns up with a cud, the premium would be even greater.

Plate Coin:  none available

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