Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1875 Variety 24


Obverse 26	Reverse X

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 26 Die File Marks
Above and Below Ear (Click Image To Enlarge)	Above and Below Ear (Click Image To Enlarge)	In Front Of Forehead (Click Image To Enlarge)

Macro Photography Of Obverse 26 Die Cracks
Between 1:30 and 2:30 (Click Image To Enlarge)	From 7:00 (Click Image To Enlarge)	From 9:45 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 26 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Macro Photography Of Reverse X Clash Marks and Die Crack
Clash Mark Through (C)ENT	Clash Marks Right Of Denomination	Die Crack from 11:15 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 26 is identified by date placement at C and die file marks that are located in front of the forehead, above the ear and below the ear of Miss Liberty. Obverse 26 has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 1:30 extends downward through the top of 'O(F)' and into the denticles at 2:30.
2. Die crack from the denticles at 7:00 across through the bases of the 187 of the date.
3. Die crack from the denticles at 9:45 extends downward and connects the tops of 'UN(ITED)'.

Reverse X is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and has acquired clash marks through (C)ENT and to the right of the denomination. Reverse X has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 11:15 extends downward into the upper left side of the shield.

Comments: Several 1875 obverses exhibit die file marks similar in location to that of Obverse 26. Recognizing the direction that the die file marks extend and the specific obverse attributes of each obverse will be necessary for accurate attributions.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF35