Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1867 Variety 2


Obverse 3	Reverse B

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8, 6 and 7 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse B Die Crack Mapping

Reverse B.2 Cud Between 9:45 and 10:15

Obverse 3 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the 8, within the upper loop and above the 6 and above the 7. Obverse 3 has acquired clash marks in front of the face and between feathers 7, 8 and 9 from a clashing event with Reverse B.

Reverse B has acquired clash marks through (C)ENT and to the right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 3. Reverse B has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from within the horizontal shield bars extends to the right wreath and intersects die crack #2.
2. Moderately heavy die crack from the outside edge of the right wreath at 1:15 extends downward through the wreath and through the middle and lower arrowheads.
3. Die crack from the rim at 1:45 intersects die crack #2.
4. Die crack from the rim at 3:30 intersects die crack #2.
5. Die crack extends from the olive leaf above the arrow quill, through the ribbon knot and along the shaft of the middle arrow.
6. Die crack from the rim at 7:00 through the arrow nock and into the olive leaf above.
7. Die crack extends upward from the olive leaf above the arrow quill through the olive and oak leaves to a point at 9:15 within the left wreath.
8. Die crack from the denticles at 9:45 extends into the left wreath.
9. Die crack from the rim at 10:15 extends into the left wreath, then progresses downward and intersects die crack #8 at the outer oak leaf at 9:30.
Rev. B.2: Reverse B has now developed a cud between 9:45 and 10:15.

Comments: Due to the development of the Reverse B.2 die break, which leads to the retirement of Reverse B, Obverse 3 will later be in service paired with Reverse C during the 1867 Variety 3 Die Pairing.

Plate Coin (Variety 2): D. Poliquin Collection, PCGS AU58 (PS)
Plate Coin (Variety 2a): Ebay Auction, ANACS G4

Die States For 1867 Variety 2

VARIETY 2 OBVERSE 3 REVERSE B
VARIETY 2a OBVERSE 3 REVERSE B.2