Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1905 Variety 42


Obverse 42	Reverse AQ

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 0 and 5 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Lines Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 42 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above base of the 1; to the north within both loops and above the ball, as well as to the south within the upper loop of the 9; to the south within the 0; to the south below the flag and base, as well as to the north within the lower loop of the 5.

Reverse AQ has acquired clash marks and is observed with die lines located within the vertical shield bars.

Comments: The initial date impressions to the south within the upper loop and to the north of the ball of the 9, as well as the initial date impressions of the 0 and 5 were previously unidentified prior to publication in this book.

Plate Coin: Bob Travis Collection, AU58