Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1888 Variety 36


Obverse 38	Reverse AL

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Die Line In Third 8 and Repunched Last 8

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Obverse 38 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Reverse AL Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 38 is identified by date placement at B, heavy die line in the the lower loop of the third 8 and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the southwest within the upper loop of the last 8. Obverse 38 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AL. Obverse 38 develops the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from the denticles at 1:00 connecting the tops of 'OF AMERICA'.
2. Light die crack from the denticles at 3:00 connecting with the die crack above.
3. Light die crack connecting the tops of 'NIT' of UNITED.
4. Light die crack from 9:45 connecting the tops of ED of UNITED.
5. Light die crack from die crack above at 9:45 connecting the tops of 'STAT' of STATES.

Reverse AL has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 38. Reverse AL develops the following die cracks:
1. Light to Moderately heavy die crack from the denticles at 7:00 upward through the left wreath to the denticles at 10:45.
2. Light die crack from the denticles at 9:15 into the die crack above.
3. Light die crack from the denticles at 11:00 into the left side of the shield.

Comments: Variety 36 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid May 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 38 date repunching.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30