Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1905 Variety 43


Obverse 43	Reverse AR

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Mark Located Right Of CEN(T)

Reverse AR Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 43 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the south below the base of the 1. Obverse 43 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AR.

Reverse AR is rotated 5 degrees clockwise. Reverse AR has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 43 and has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the rim at 6:30 extends upward through the arrow quill, olive leaves and oak leaves of the left wreath.

Comments: Variety 43 was first identified by this author.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, AU50 (Snow 31 Plate Coin)