Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1904 Variety 31


Obverse 32	Reverse AF

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AF Die Crack Mapping

Rev. AF.2 Die Crack Between 7:45 and 9:00

Obverse 32 is observed with date placement at LE.

Reverse AF is rotated 5 degrees clockwise. Reverse AF has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT and has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 3:00 upward through the rigtht wreath.
2. Die crack segment extends downward from die crack #1 near the acorn at 3:00. This die crack is most likely associated with die crack #3.
3. Die crack from the rim at 5:00 upward through the right ribbon end, lower and middle arrowheads.
4. Die crack segment extending from the olive leaf above the arrow quill into the ribbon knot. This die crack is most likely associated with die crack #5.
5. Die crack segment extends from die crack #6 at the upper olive leaf downward.
6. Heavy die crack from the rim at 7:45 upward through the outer edge of the left wreath, where it splits and enters the rim at 9:00 and 9:15.
7. Die crack from the rim at 10:30 downward through the left wreath.
Rev. AF.2: The die cracking between 7:45 and 9:00 has become more severe, with a bi-level field area developing at 7:45.

Comments: Variety 31 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid May 2020 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse AF.

During the Reverse AF.2 Die State, the die cracking between 7:45 and 9:00 has become more severe, with a bi-level field area developing at 7:45. The section between 7:45 and 9:00 will eventually separate from the die body and form a retained cud during a subsequent Reverse AF die state. The Reverse AF die state with the formation of a retained cud was first illustrated in the 'The Cud Book' by Sam Thurman and Arnold Margolis, with a reference number of 1C-04-1R RET.

Plate Coin (Variety 31): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50
Plate Coin (Variety 31a): Images courtesy of Rick Snow

Die States For 1904 Variety 31

VARIETY 31 OBVERSE 32 REVERSE AF
VARIETY 31a OBVERSE 32 REVERSE AF.2