Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1866 Variety 25


Obverse 20	Reverse Y

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 866 in the Denticles

Misplaced Digit Punch Location

Rim Break at 8:30

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse Y Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 20 is identified by misplaced 866 digits in the denticles below and to the left of the primary date, with date placement at RE.

Reverse Y has acquired clash marks through the C of CENT and to the right of the denomination. Reverse Y develops the following die crack:
1. Radial die crack from the rim at 1:00 through the right wreath and extending to the E of ONE.

Comments: Reverse Y has clashed twice and at two varying degrees of working die rotation as evidenced by the two sets of clash marks through the C of CENT.

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