Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1889 Variety 45


Obverse 46	Reverse AS

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

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

Repunched 2nd 8 and 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Lines In Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 46 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the left base of the 1; to the north above the first 8; to the south within the upper loop, to the south below the upper loop and to the southwest within the lower loop of the second 8; to the north above the top loop of the 9. Obverse 46 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AS is observed with die lines within the vertical shield bars. Reverse AS in a similar die state as Obverse 46, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Comments: The Variety 45 Die Pairing was first identified by David Killough during mid January 2018.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS62BN