Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1888 Variety 10


Obverse 1.2	Reverse A.2

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 1 In The Denticles

Repunched 1

Repunched First 8

Clash Marks In Front Of Face

Obverse 1.2 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse A.2 Die Crack Mapping

Retained Cud Between 3:45 and 4:45

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 1 is identified by date placement at LH; misplaced 1 in the denticles between the 1 and 8 of the date; repunched date with initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base of the 1 as well as to the northeast within the lower loop of the first 8. Obverse 1 has now developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines, clash marks in front of the face of Miss LIBERTY from a clashing event with Reverse A and the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from 9:45 connects the tops of ITED of UNITED.
2. Light die crack from die crack #1 connects the tops of ST of STATES.
3. Light die crack through TES of STATES through the the top of the first feather and into the field above the second feather.

Reverse A is in a similar die state as Obverse 1, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse A has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 1, developed a retained cud between 3:45 and 4:45 and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack extending from the outside edge of the right wreath from 1:30 to 2:00.
2. Light die crack from the denticles at 2:30 downward through the right wreath to the retained cud.
3. Moderately heavy die crack from the cud through the bottom of the wreath to the olive leaves.
4. Light die crack from the denticles at 8:45 upward through the left wreath to a point at 11:00.

Comments: The Obverse 1 / Reverse A die pairing was initially in service striking proof cents during the Proof 1 die pairing.

The Obverse 1.2 / Reverse A.2 die state was first identified by this author during late August 2018.

Plate coin: Keith Bock Collection, AU58