Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1905 Variety 59


Obverse 58	Reverse AAH

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 58 Repunched Digits
9 (Click Image To Enlarge)	0 (Click Image To Enlarge)	5 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Macro Photography Of Reverse AAH Partial Cud Between (1:30 and 3:30) and Reverse AAH.2 Retained Cud Between (2:30 and 3:30)
Partial Cud (Click Image To Enlarge)	Upper Area (Click Image To Enlarge)	Lower Area (Click Image To Enlarge)	Reverse AAH.2 Retained Cud

Macro Photography Of Reverse AAH Die Cracks
Below Partial Cud (Click Image To Enlarge)	From 8:00 (Lower Area) (Click Image To Enlarge)	From 8:00 (Upper Area) (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 58 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east of the ball of the 9; to the north within the 0; and to the south below the flag, north above the lower loop and to the north within the lower loop of the 5.

Reverse AAH is rotated 9 degrees clockwise and has developed a large partial cud between 1:30 and 3:30. Reverse AAH has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from the lower section of the partial cud extends downward along the outer edge of the oak leaves, through the middle arrowhead to the the lower arrowhead.
2. Light die crack from the denticles at 8:00 extends upward through the center of the left wreath.
Rev. AAH.2: Reverse AAH has developed a retained cud between 2:30 and 3:30.

Comments: Variety 59 was first identified by this author during mid February 2019. The Reverse AAH.2 die state of Variety 59a was first illustrated in 'The Cud Book' by Sam Thurman and Arnold Margolis, with a reference number of 1C-05-2R.

The Reverse AAH and AAH.2 die states provide an important educational insight into the formation of cuds. Upon an initial examination, most collectors would assess the Reverse AAH partial cud as a retained cud. However, close examination of the northernmost section at 1:30 reveals that the entire section between 1:30 and 3:30 has not fully separated from the working die. As a result, I have utilized the term 'partial cud' to describe this Reverse AAH die state. During the Reverse AAH.2 die state, Reverse AAH does develop a genuine retained cud between 2:30 and 3:30, while the remaing section between 1:30 and 2:30 remains a partial cud.

Plate Coin (Variety 59): ex. D. Poliquin Collection, Keith Bock Collection, VF30
Plate Coin (Variety 59a): Images courtesy of Ebay member coinman_2000

Die States For 1905 Variety 59

VARIETY 59 OBVERSE 58 REVERSE AAH
VARIETY 59a OBVERSE 58 REVERSE AAH.2