Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1897 Variety 11


Obverse 13	Reverse M

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 7 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Lines On The Neck (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 13 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south within the lower loop of the 8, to the south below the base of the 9 and to the southeast of the bottom right edge of the left side of the flag of the 7. Obverse 13 has developed heavy die flow lines and is observed with die lines on the neck.

Reverse M is in a similar die state as Obverse 13, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines.

Comments: Prior to publication in this book, the initial date impression within the lower loop of the 8 was described as a die chip and there was no mention of the repunching of the 7. Based on the differing degrees of separation of the initial date impressions from the respective final date placement, I suspect that Obverse 13 exhibits more than one date repunching.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS60