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REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES
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1897
Variety 28
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Obverse 30
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Reverse AD
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Obverse Diagnostics
Date Placement |
Repunched 89 |
Die Flow Lines |
Reverse Diagnostics
Die Crack From 3:30 |
Die Crack From 8:15 |
Obverse 30 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching
that features initial date impressions to the east within the lower
loop of the 8 and within both loops of the 9. Obverse 30 has
developed heavy die flow lines.
Reverse AD is in a similar die state as Obverse 30, with the
advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse AD has developed the
following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 3:30 downward into the right wreath.
2. Die crack from the rim at 8:15 downward through the last oak leaf and into the olive leaves.
Comments:
Variety 28 was first identified
by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid
January 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 30 date
repunching.
Plate coin:
Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF20