Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1905 Variety 60


Obverse 59	Reverse AAI

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 59 Repunched Digits
0 (Click Image To Enlarge)	5 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Lines Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse AAI Die Crack Mapping

Macro Photography Of Reverse AAI Die Crack Between 7:30 and 9:45
Lower Area (Click Image To Enlarge)	Upper Area (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 59 is identified by date placement at B and minor date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within the 0 and lower loop of the 5.

Reverse AAI is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and is observed with multiple die lines within the vertical shield bars. Reverse AAI has developed the following die crack:
1. Moderately heavy die crack from the rim at 7:30 extends upward through the left wreath and exits into the rim at 9:45.

Comments: Variety 60 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid May 2020 for inclusion in this book based on the die crack of Reverse AAI.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU53