Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1884 Variety 21


Obverse 24.2	Reverse K

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 8 and 4 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Chip (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 24.2 Die Crack Mapping

The second usage of Obverse 24. Obverse 24 is identified by date placement at RH and the tops of a misplaced 8 and 4 digit within the denticles below the primary second 8 and 4 of the date. Obverse 24 has developed a die chip by 'AMERI(C)A'. Obverse 24 has now developed die erosion by the first feather and more noticeable working die flow lines compared to the first usage of Obverse 24, though the die crack has not changed appreciably:
1. Light die crack connecting the tops of 'U(NITED)'.

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

Comments: Obverse 24 was previously in service paired with Reverse F during the 1884 Variety 6 Die Pairing.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, XF40