Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1885 Variety 8


Obverse 12	Reverse L

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 2nd 8 and 5 Digit (Click Image to Enlarge)

Clash Mark From CE(N)T Of Reverse

Obverse Clash Mark Overview (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse L Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Clash Mark Overview (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within the lower loop of the second 8 digit as well as above and within the loop of the 5 digit. Obverse 12 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse L.

Reverse L has lightly cracked and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 12.

Comments: The location and position of the initial date impressions of Obverse 12 are similar to that of Obverse 5 from the 1885 Variety 5 Die Pairing.

Variety 8 was first identified by this author during late May 2025.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, PCGS MS64BN