Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1872 Type II Reverse Variety 6


Obverse 7	Type II Reverse G

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 7 Repunched Digits
1 (Click Image To Enlarge)	8 (Click Image To Enlarge)	7 (Click Image To Enlarge)	2 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Line Connecting Ribbon End To Lowest Arrow

Obverse 7 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base, as well as to the north above the left base of the 1; to the northeast above the right side of the lower loop and within the lower loop of the 8; to the north above the top and to the northwest of the upper section of the stand of the 7; to the north on all elements of the 2.

Type II Reverse G is observed with a die line connecting the right ribbon end with the lowest arrowhead.

Comments: The Obverse 7 initial date impressions are quite bold, especially those of the 2 digit.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Paul Nomes Collection, VF35