Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1879 Variety 8


Obverse 12	Reverse L

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Die Crack From 3:30

Obverse 12 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Retained Cud (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Marks To The Right Of The Denomination

Obverse 12 is observed with date placement at LE. Obverse 12 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse L and has developed die cracking.

Reverse L has developed a large retained cud between 1:00 and 3:00 and has acquired clash marks to the right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 12.

Comments: Variety 8 was first identified by John Call.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, PCGS F12