DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1896 Variety 20






Obverse 23

Reverse X



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Repunched 18

Repunched 96


Reverse Diagnostics



Die Polish Line


Obverse 23 is identified by date placement at RH with date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east at the bases of the 18, to the east within the lower loop of the 9 and to the east within the upper loop of the 6.  Obverse 23 has developed light die flow lines and is observed with some random die polish lines.

Reverse X is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 23, with the advancement of light die flow lines.  Reverse X also exhibits random die polish lines, with a prominent one connecting the arrow quill and second olive leaf.

Comments:  The Obverse 23 date repunhing is wide, with the initial date impressions within the upper loop of the 6 less bold in comparison to the initial date impressions of the 189.

Plate Coin:  Robert Malo, Jr. Collection, AU58

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