Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1897 Variety 31


Obverse 33	Reverse AG

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Placement

Repunched 8

Repunched 9

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Lint Hub-throughs On the First Oak Leaf

Die Line Within The Ribbon Bow

Obverse 33 is identified by date placement at B and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south within the lower loops of the 8 and 9. Obverse 33 has developed heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AG is in a similar die state as Obverse 33, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse AG is observed with two lint hub throughs on the first oak leaf within the left wreath and has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT.

Comments: Variety 31 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late July 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 33 date repunching.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU53