Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1896 Variety 19


Obverse 22	Reverse W

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1

Die Break Atop Eighth Feather

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Crack In Right Wreath (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 22 is identified by date placement at RH and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the south below the serif of the 1. Obverse 22 has developed heavy die die flow lines and a small die break atop the eighth feather.

Reverse W is in a similar die state as Obverse 22, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse W has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack between 3:15 and 4:00 within the outer edge of the right wreath, which extends downward through the middle arrow head.

Comments: The Obverse 22 small die break atop the eighth feather is a common die failure point, which is encountered from the late 1800's onward and most frequently seen on 1899 obverses.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58