Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1867 Variety 15


Obverse 15	Reverse O

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Die Crack From 3:30

Reverse O Die Crack Between 1:00 and 2:15

Reverse O.2 Retained Cud Between 1:00 and 2:15

Reverse O.3 Cud Between 1:00 and 2:15

Obverse 15 is observed with date placement at RE. Obverse 15 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse O.

Reverse O has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 15. Reverse O has developed the following die cracks:
1. Heavy die crack between 1:00 and 2:15.
2. Die crack from the rim at 3:30 upward into the right wreath.
Rev. O.2: Reverse O has developed a retained cud between 1:00 and 2:15.
Rev. O.3: The retained cud is now absent, which allows metal to fill the void left behind and resulting in a cud.

Comments: Variety 15a and Variety 15b were first identified by this author during mid November 2016 and mid April 2017, respectively.

Plate Coin (Variety 15): Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, NGC MS65BN
Plate Coin (Variety 15a): D. Poliquin Collection, G6
Plate Coin (Variety 15b): Keith Bock Collection, G4 details

Die States For 1867 Variety 15

VARIETY 15 OBVERSE 15 REVERSE O
VARIETY 15a OBVERSE 15 REVERSE O.2
VARIETY 15b OBVERSE 15 REVERSE O.3