DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1884 Variety 18






Obverse 21

Reverse W



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position



Obverse 21 Die Crack Mapping


Reverse Diagnostics



Reverse W Die Crack Mapping



Primary Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)


Obverse 21 is observed with date placement at B.  Obverse 21 has developed a light die crack from the denticles at 5:00 that extends upward and connects the tops of 'AME(RICA)'.

Reverse W has developed die cracking, with the heaviest die crack extending downward from the rim at 3:00.

Comments:  Variety 18 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid May 2021 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse W.

Plate Coin:  Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58 details

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