Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1879 Variety 2


Obverse 1.2	Reverse A.2

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Placement

Repunched 8 and 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 1.2 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse A.2 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 1 is identified by date placement at B and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east within the lower loop of the 8 and upper loop of the 9. Obverse 1 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse A, has developed heavy die flow lines and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack connecting the tops of 'OF'.
2. Die crack connecting the tops of '(AMERI)CA'.
3. Die crack from the denticles at 9:30 downward connects the tops of 'UN(ITED)'.
4. Die crack above 'ST(A)TES' connects the tops of 'STA(TE)S'.

Reverse A is in a similar die state as Obverse 1, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse A has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 1 and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack segment through the outer edge of the right wreath between 2:45 and 3:45.
2. Die crack from the denticles at 3:15 extends into the right wreath.

Comments: Variety 2 represents the second usage of Obverse 1 and Reverse A, which were previously in service striking proof cents during the Proof 1 Die Pairing.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Paul Nomes Collection, VF30 details