DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES
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1872 Proof 1
Obverse 1
Type II Reverse A
Obverse Diagnostics
Date Position
Die Scratch to the Right of Y in LIBERTY
Reverse Diagnostics
Bulged Right Pennant on T of CENT
Obverse 1 is identified by a die scratch to the right of the Y of LIBERTY in the headband. Obverse 1 is observed with date placement at RE.
Type II reverse A is identified by a bulging right pennant on the T of CENT.
Comments:
The 1872 proof 1 was the only die pair striking proof cents in 1872.
Plate coin:
Courtesy of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS PR65RB
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