Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1863 Variety 59


Obverse 57	Reverse AAI

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Retained Cud between 1:30 and 4:00

Die Cracks at 9:30 and 10:30

Obverse 57 is observed with date placement at C and was struck with from misaligned working dies.

Reverse AAI develops a large retained cud between 1:30 and 4:00. Reverse AAI develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 9:30 into the wreath.
2. Heavy die crack from the rim at 10:30 down into the wreath.

Comments: The reverse AAI die break is retained, with the northern section residing at a lower depth within the working die.

In regards to the die cracking within the left wreath, a definitive die crack mapping was not possible due to the grade of the coin. The die cracks extend downward to the olive leaves, though it is impossible to determine their exact progression.

Variety 59 was first identified by this author during mid September of 2016.

Plate coin: D. Poliquin Collection, VG8