Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1898 Variety 59


Obverse 64	Reverse AAL

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 1 Digit (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Lines At 1:45 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Lines Around Bow (Click Image To Enlarge)

Artifacts Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse AAL Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 64 is identified by date placement at left edge of a denticle and date repunching that features an initial date impression located to the south of the serif of the 1 digit. Obverse 64 has acquired a clash mark located between feathers 5 and 6 from a clashing event with Reverse AAL.

Reverse AAL is rotated 5 degrees clockwise. Reverse AAL may be identified by die lines within the field between the wreath and rim at 1:45 as well as around the ribbon bow. Reverse AAL has cracked and has acquired a clash mark located above the upper arrowhead from a clashing event with Obverse 64. Reverse AAL is observed with artifacts among the vertical shield bars.

Comments: The 5 degree die rotation of Variety 59 is a static rotational attribute of the 1898 Variety 59 Die Pairing and was evident during the clashing event between Obverse 64 and Reverse AAL.

Variety 59 was first identified by John Grimmer who submitted the above plate coin during late May 2026 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching of Obverse 64.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of John Grimmer Collection, AU50