Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1888 Variety 34


Obverse 36	Reverse AJ

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AJ Die Crack Mapping

Die Crack Between 6:30 and 8:30

Die Crack From 8:30

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 36 is observed with date placement at RE. Obverse 36 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AJ is in a similar die state as Obverse 36, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse AJ has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Moderately heavy die crack from the denticles at 6:30 upward through the left wreath to the denticles at 8:30.
2. Light die crack from the denticles at 8:30 upward through the left wreath.

Comments: Variety 34 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during early February 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Reverse AJ die cracking.

Plate coin: David Killough Collection, F12