Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1892 Variety 13


Obverse 15	Reverse O

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Rim Break (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 15 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Macro Photography Of Reverse O Hub Doubling Of Left Wreath
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Macro Photography Of Reverse O Hub Doubling Of Right Wreath
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Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Reverse O Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 15 is observed with date placement at C and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse O. Obverse 15 has developed two rim breaks, one between 3:45 and 4:45 and the other between 6:30 and 9:15. Obverse 15 has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack segment from the first second feather extends across to '(O)F'.
2. Die crack segment from the left obverse field connects the bases of the 1 and 8.

Reverse O is identified by Class II Distorted Hub Doubling primarily of the wreath veins within both the left and right wreath, with the doubling within the right wreath more defined than the doubling within the left wreath. Reverse O has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 15 and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 3:00 extends downward through the lower oak leaves and the middle and lower arrowheads
2. Die crack from the rim at 10:15 extends downward through the outer edge of the left wreath.
3. Die crack segment extends from the upper left side of the shield.

Comments: The above plate coin, which was submitted by David Killough during early July 2022, represents the latest die state of Variety 13 yet identified by this author.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58