DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1871 Proof 1






Obverse 1

1868 Reverse A.2



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position


Reverse Diagnostics



Die Lines To The Northwest From Olive Leaves


Obverse 1 is observed with date placement at LE.

1868 Reverse A is observed with die lines extending upward to the northwest from the olive leaves.

Comments:  1868 Reverse A will later be in service paired with Obverse 2 during the 1871 Proof 2 die pairing.

Plate coin:  Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS PF64RB (PS)

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