Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1896 Variety 25


Obverse 28	Reverse AC

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 96 to the South

Die File Marks around M of AMERICA

Working Die Artifacts in the Denticles

Obverse 28 is identified by repunching to the south on the 96, with date placement at C. Obverse 28 may also be identified by die file marks around M of AMERICA and working die artifacts in the denticles below the date. The advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines are evident on obverse 28.

Reverse AC is in a similar die state as obverse 28, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines.

Comments: Variety 25 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during early October 2016 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching of obverse 28.

The die file marks around the M of AMERICA are very interesting in regards to their presence on obverse 28. The die file mark above the left side of the M is substantially wider than the other file marks, but at the same depth within the face of the working die.

Plate coin: David Killough, AU50