Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1867 Proof 1


Obverse 1	1865 Reverse A.3

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Die Chip Above Ear

Die Scratch From Second Diamond

Bulged Upper Section Of I Of UNITED

Reverse Diagnostics

Die File Mark From The Denticles At 6:00

Obverse 1 is identified by date placement at LE, die chip above the ear, die scratch from the second diamond into the neck and a bulged upper section of the I of UNITED.

1865 Reverse A has now acquired a die file mark from the denticles at 6:00 and has been repolished after its previous assignment of striking proof cents in 1866.

Comments: The 1867 Proof 1 die pairing struck all proof cents in 1867.

!865 Reverse A was previously in service striking proof cents during the 1865 Plain 5 Proof 1 die pairing and the 1866 Proof 1 die pairing.

Plate coin: Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS PR65+RB (PS)