Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1908 Variety 21


Obverse 23	Reverse W

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obv. 23.2 Repunched 1 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Line (Click Image To Enlarge)

Raised Area On Upper Loop Of 8 Digit

Obverse 23 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features an initial date impression below the base of the 1 digit. Obverse 23 is observed with a die line located to the left of the 1 digit and a raised area located on the upper left of the upper loop of the 8 digit.
Obv. 23.2: During the Obverse 23.2 Die State, The Obverse 23 initial date impression is less bold and the die line located to the left of the 1 digit is obscured by incrementally more severe die flow lines.

Reverse W has yet to be observed with any die markers.
Rev. W.2: During the Reverse W.2 Die State, The Reverse W die flow lines have become incrementally more severe.

Plate Coin (Variety 21): D. Poliquin Collection, PCGS MS62BN
Plate Coin (Variety 21a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS63BN

Die States For 1908 Variety 21

VARIETY 21 OBVERSE 23 REVERSE W
VARIETY 21a OBVERSE 23.2 REVERSE W.2