Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1898 Variety 55


Obverse 60	Reverse AAH

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 Digit (Click Image To Enlarge)

Raised Areas (Click Image To Enlarge)

Rim Breaks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Artifacts Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Marks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 60 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base of the 1 digit. Obverse 60 is observed with raised area within the lower loops of the 9 and second 8 digits. Obverse 60 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AAH and has developed rim breakage between 10:15 and 11:15.

Reverse AAH is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and is observed with artifacts among the lower central vertical shield bars. Reverse AAH has acquired two sets of clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 60.

Comments: Variety 55 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid August 2023 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching of Obverse 60.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS63RB