DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1873 Close 3 Variety 8






Obverse 6

Reverse T



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position


Reverse Diagnostics



Die Crack Between 7:00 and 8:15

Die Crack From 8:30


Obverse 6 is observed with date placement at C.

Reverse T has developed the following die cracks:
1.  Moderately heavy die crack from the rim at 7:00 extends upward along the outer edge of the middle and top olive leaves, where it exits into the rim at 8:15.
2.  Die crack from the rim at 8:30 extends upward through the left wreath.

Comments:  1873 Close 3 Variety 8 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid May 2021 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse T.

Plate Coin:  Courtesy of David Killough Collection, F12

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