Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1874 Variety 7


Obverse 8	Reverse G

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 8 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Line Within Ribbon Bow

Obverse 8 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the left base of the 1, to the east within the upper loop and to the north above the left side of the lower loop of the 8. Obverse 8 has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 7:00 extends across through the field into the base of the 1 of the date.

Reverse G has yet to be observed with any die markers.

Comments: The Obverse 8 initial date impressions around the 8, which were previously unidentified, were first discovered by David Killough.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40