Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

Home
Table of Contents
For Sale List
Numismatic Links
David's Numismatic Blog

1901 Variety 37


Obverse 42	Reverse AP

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Clash Marks Above First Three Feathers

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AP Die Crack Mapping

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 42 is observed with date placement at RE. Obverse 42 has developed heavy die flow lines and has acquired clash marks in front of the eye of Miss Liberty and above the first three feathers.

Reverse AP is rotated 7 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 42, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse AP has acquired clash marks through the C of CENT and to the right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 42. Reverse AP develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 7:15 through the bottom of the wreath to the rigth of the ribbon knot. Another die crack extends from this die crack connecting the lowest and middle olive leaves.
2. Light die crack extends from crack #1 at the top of the wreath stem and extends downward along the right side of the wreath stem to the rim at 5:00.

Comments: Variety 37 was first identified by Paul Nomes, who submitted the above plate coin during early November 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the die cracking of Reverse AP.

Plate coin: Courtesy of Paul Nomes Collection, AU50