Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1889 Proof 2


Obverse 2	Reverse B

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 1st 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Chip On Neck (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Lines Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 2 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the 1 and first 8. Obverse 2 is observed with a die chip located on the neck and to the left of the hair curl.

Reverse B is observed with die lines located within the vertical shield bars.

Comments: Obverse 2 and Reverse B will later be in service striking business cents during the 1889 Variety 34 Die Pairing.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, PR62BN