Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1888 Variety 7


Obverse 10	Reverse J

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 10 Repunched Digits
Repunched 1	Repunched Final 8

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Die Cracking Left Of Shield

Rev. J.2 Die Cracking Left Of Shield

Reverse J.2 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 10 is identified by date placement at RH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base of the 1, as well as to the south within the upper loop of the final 8.

Reverse J has acquired a light clash mark through (C)ENT, presumably from a claashing event with Obverse 10. Reverse J has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from the right side of the shield downward through the right wreath.
2. Light die crack from the left side of the shield and from the rim at 11:15 downward through the left wreath.
Rev. J.2: The Reverse J die cracking has become heavier, with the die cracking to the left of the shield substantially so.

Comments: Obverse 10 and Reverse J most likely clashed, though the clashing event was relatively light and leaving no discernible clash marks on Obverse 10.

Plate Coin (Variety 7): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50
Plate Coin (Variety 7a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40

Die States For 1888 Variety 7

VARIETY 7 OBVERSE 10 REVERSE J
VARIETY 7a OBVERSE 10 REVERSE J.2