Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1863 Variety 76


Obverse 74	Reverse AAZ

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Cracking Between 1:00 and 2:15

Die Cracking Between 2:15 and 4:00

Obverse 74 is observed with date placement at LE.

Reverse AAZ is rotated 8 degrees clockwise and has developed the following severe die cracking on the right side:
1. Heavy die cracking from the rim at 1:00 downward through the wreath to the rim at 2:15.
2. Moderately heavy die cracking from the rim at 2:15 downward through the wreath to the rim at 4:00.
3. Moderately heavy die crack from the rim just below 4:00 into the middle arrowhead.

Comments: Variety 76 was identified by this author during late July 2018.

Plate coin: Keith Bock Collection, G4