Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1905 Variety 10


Obverse 10	Reverse K

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 to the South

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse K Die Crack Mapping

Die Crack from 3:00

Die Crack from 7:00

Die Crack from 7:30

Die Crack from 10:00

Obverse 10 is identified by repunching to the south on the 1, with date placement at LE. Obverse 10 is observed with moderate die flow lines.

Reverse K is in a similar die state as obverse 10, with the presence of moderate flow lines. Reverse K develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 3:00 down into the wreath to the oak leaf between the lowest and middle arrowhead.
2. Die crack from the rim at 7:00 into the lowest olive leaf.
3. Die crack from the rim at 7:30 up into the wreath to a point at 9:00.
4. Die crack from the rim at 10:00 down into the wreath to a point at 9:00.

Comments: The repunching of obverse 10 is minor, with the repunching at the base of the 1 fading with the advancement of die flow lines.

Plate coin: Richard Ashton Collection, AU58