Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1882 Variety 2


Obverse 5	Reverse D

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Broken Top 2

Obv. 5.2 Broken Top 2 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 5 is identified by date placement at C and a broken top 2.
Obv. 5.2: Obverse 5 has been repolished, which has resulted in the section connecting the ball of the 2 to become greatly diminished.

Reverse D is rotated 6 degrees counter clockwise.
Rev. D.2: Reverse D has been repolished, which has resulted in the bridging between the denticles and the middle outer olive leaf to become diminished.

Comments: The broken top 2 of Obverse 5 is the result of the 2 digit being broken on the digit punch. The digit punch will later be repaired and will continue in service impressing dates into obverse working dies.

Plate Coin (Variety 2): D. Poliquin Collection, AU50 details
Plate Coin (Variety 2a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF45

Die States For 1882 Variety 2

VARIETY 2 OBVERSE 5 REVERSE D
VARIETY 2a OBVERSE 5.2 REVERSE D.2