Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1865 Fancy 5 Variety 14


Obverse 13	Reverse AD

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 6 and 5 Digits (Click Image To Enlarge)

Location and Orientation of Misplaced Digits

Obverse 13 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AD Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 13 is identified by date placement at LH and the bases of misplaced 6 and 5 digits under the truncation on either side of the ribbon. Obverse 13 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AD and has developed die cracking.

Reverse AD has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 13 and has developed die cracking.

Comments: The misplaced digits of Obverse 13 are the result of an initial digit punch impression that was positioned far to the northwest and at an angle of 2 degrees clockwise with respect to the final date placement.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50