Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1881 Variety 10


Obverse 14	Reverse N

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8 Digits

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Crack From 11:30 To 12:30

Reverse N.2 Retained Cud

Obverse 14 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within both loops of the first 8 and within the upper loop of the second 8.

Reverse N has developed a heavy die crack from the rim at 11:30, through the top of the shield and into the rim at 12:30.
1. Reverse N now develops a retained cud between 11:30 and 12:30.

Comments: The Obverse 14 initial date impression within the lower loop of the first 8 was identified and confirmed by this author during publication of the Variety 10a die state.

Variety 10a was first identified by this author during mid September 2018.

Plate Coin (Variety 10): Images courtesy of Ed Nathanson
Plate Coin (Variety 10a): Keith Bock Collection, VF35

Die States For 1881 Variety 10

VARIETY 10 OBVERSE 14 REVERSE N
VARIETY 10a OBVERSE 14 REVERSE N.2