Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1896 Variety 22


Obverse 25	Reverse Z

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 6 to the East

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Obverse 25.2 Die Flow Lines

Obverse 25.2 Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse Z.2 Die Flow Lines

Reverse Z.2 Die Flow Lines

Obverse 25 is identified by repunching to the east within the lower loop of the 6, with date placement at C. Obverse 25 has developed moderately heavy die flow lines and has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse Z.
Obv. 25.2: The Obverse 25 die flow lines have now become heavy.

Reverse Z is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 25, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines.
Rev. Z.2: The Reverse Z die flow lines have now become heavy.

Comments: Variety 22 was initially identifed by Ed Nathanson, who was very kind in allowing me to use his images to illustrate Variety 22 for this book. Ed's coin is the discovery piece and the plate coin for Snow 22 in Rick's Snow's attribution guide.

Plate Coin (Variety 22): Images courtesy of Ed Nathanson, AU50 (Snow 22 Plate)
Plate Coin (Variety 22a): Bob Travis Collection, AU55

Die States For 1896 Variety 22

VARIETY 22 OBVERSE 25 REVERSE Z
VARIETY 22a OBVERSE 25.2 REVERSE Z.2