DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1897 Variety 12






Obverse 14

Reverse N



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Repunched 1 (Click Image To Enlarge)


Obverse 14 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the northwest.  Obverse 14 has developed light to moderately heavy die flow lines and is observed with die polish lines.

Reverse N is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 14, with the advancement of light to moderately heavy die flow lines and is observed with the presence of die polish lines.

Comments:  Neither clashing nor die cracking has occurred during the service of Variety 12 thus far.

Plate Coin:  Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS63RB

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