Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1864 With L Variety 12


Obverse 12	Reverse AI

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 86

Clash Mark Between Hair Curl and Feather

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Marks Located Right Of Denomination

Die Crack From 9:30 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within the bottom loops of the 8 and 6. Obverse 12 has acquired a clash mark between the hair curl and the last feather from a clashing event with Reverse AI.

Reverse AI is rotated 16 degrees clockwise and has acquired clash marks located to the upper right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 12. Reverse AI has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the rim at 9:30 extends upward through the left wreath.

Comments: The placement of the Reverse AI clash marks suggests a working die rotation was evident during the clashing events between Obverse 12 and Reverse AI.

Plate Coin: Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, ANACS MS65RB (Snow 11 Plate Coin and Discovery Piece)