Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1896 Variety 4


Obverse 8	Reverse H

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Lines Within Lower Loop Of 5 (Click To Enlarge)

Repunched 6 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Crack From 7:00

Die Line Above Last Two Pearls

Die Polish Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die File Marks To The Right Of Shield

Obverse 8 is identified by date placement at RH, die lines in the lower loop of the 9, die line above the last two pearls of the necklace and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the west within both loops of the 6. Obverse 8 is observed with die polish lines from the bottom of the ribbon downward into the 8 and 9 of the date as well as light die flow lines. Obverse 8 has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 7:00.

Reverse H is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 8, with the advancement of light die flow lines. Reverse H is observed with light die file marks from the denticles to the right of the shield.

Comments: I suspect that the Obverse 8 die crack will extend through the middle of the 1, 8 and 9 digits of the date and will eventually create a small break below the upper loop of the 9. It should be noted that the near horizontal line within the lower loop of the 9 may actually be a section of the die crack from 7:00.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50 details