DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1886 Type II Proof 5






Obverse 5

Reverse H



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Large 6 / Small 6


Obverse 5 is identified by date placement at B and a large 6 over a small 6.

Reverse H is observed with thin denticles at 6:00.

Comments:  The  1886 Type II Proof 5 die pairing was one of five die pairings that struck proof cents in 1886.

Plate coin:  Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS PR64BN (PS)

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