DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1863 Variety 1





Obverse 3

Reverse C




Obverse Diagnostics


Repunched 18 to the North


Obverse 3 is identified by repunching to the north on the 18, with date placement at C.

Reverse C develops the following die cracks:
1.  Die crack from the left wreath tip extends diagonally through the shield and into the tip of the right wreath, where is extends to the rim at the first arrow head.
2.  Die crack from the denticles at 11:00 continues downward through the left wreath and into the ribbon knot.

Comments:  Obverse 3 was previously paired with reverse D during the variety 2 die pairing.

Plate Coin:  courtesy of Eagle Eye Rare Coins inventory 11/19/14, PCGS MS64

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