Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1908 Variety 4


Obverse 6	Reverse F

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 1908 In The Denticles

Repunched 8

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse F.2 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 6 is identified by date placement at B, misplaced 1908 digits in the denticles below the primary digits of the date and repunched 8, which features initial date impressions to the north above the upper loop and within the lower loop of the 8.

Reverse F is rotated 5 degrees clockwise.
Rev. F.2: Reverse F develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 3:30 through the wreath and into the field by top of the T of CENT.
2. Die crack from the rim at 7:00 through the lowest olive leaf and through the ribbon knot.
3. Die crack from the rim at 10:00 into the wreath.

Comments: The misplaced 8 digit, which resides in the denticles below the primary 8 of the date, is more bold in comparison to the other three misplaced digits.

The initial date impressions around the 8 were first identified by this author during examination of the Variety 4a plate coin.

Plate coin (Variety 4): Robert Christensen Collection, AU58 details
Plate coin (Variety 4a): Andrew Austin Collection, MS63BN

Die States For 1908 Variety 4

VARIETY 4 OBVERSE 6 REVERSE F
VARIETY 4a OBVERSE 6 REVERSE F.2