Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1889 Variety 41


Obverse 42	Reverse AO

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and First 8

Repunched 9

Obverse 42 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Raised Area Below Wreath Stem

Obverse 42 is identified by date placement at RH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the flag and left base of the 1 as well as to the north within the upper loop of the 9. Obverse 42 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from 5:30 connecting the 1 and first 8 of the date.
2. Die crack from the U of UNITED downward through the field to the left of the date.
3. Die crack from the denticles at 2:15 downward through the tops of MERI of AMERICA.

Reverse AO is observed with a raised area below the wreath stem and is in a similar die state as Obverse 42, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Comments: The initial date impressions around the 1 are quite significant, while the ones around the first 8 and 9 are minor in comparison.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF45 details