Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1896 Variety 40


Obverse 43	Reverse AR

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9 and 6

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 43 is identified by date placement at B and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the north within the lower loop of the 9 and to the south within the upper loop of the 6. Obverse 43 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AR.

Reverse AR is in a similar die state as Obverse 43, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse AR has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 43.

Comments: Variety 40 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late July 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 43 date repunching.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS63RB