Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1891 Variety 37


Obverse 11.2	Reverse AN

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 9 and 1 Digits (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Crack From 4:00 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 11.2 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Line Within Ribbn Bow

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

The second usage of Obverse 11. Obverse 11 is identified by date placement at C and the tops of two sets of misplaced 8, 9 and 1 digits among the denticles below the 8, 9 and 1 digits of the date. During this second usage of Obverse 11, the tops of the misplaced 9 and 1 digits are not discernible and the top of the misplaced 8 digit is no longer visible due to the deterioration of Obverse 11. In addition, Obverse 11 has now developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the rim at 4:00 extends upward through the tops of 'A(MER)ICA'.

Reverse AN may be identified by a die line within the ribbon bow. Reverse AN has acquired a clash mark from a clashing event during its previous assignment.

Comments: Obverse 11 was previously in service paired with Reverse K during the 1891 Variety 8 Die Pairing.

Variety 37 was first identified by this author during early April 2004.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, AU50