Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1901 Variety 23


Obverse 28	Reverse AB

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9

Repunched 01

Close-up Of 0 Repunching

Close-up Of 1 Repunching

Rim Breaks Between 10:15 and 1:30

Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Rust On The O Of ONE

Die Rust On The CE Of CENT

Die Rust on Lower Left Wreath

Die Rust On Lower Middle Wreath

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Die Flow Lines

Obverse 28 is identified by date placement at LH, with date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within the lower loop of the 9 and to the south below the bases of the 01. Obverse 28 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AB is rotated 7 degrees clockwise and is observed with die rust on the O of ONE, CE of CENT, left wreath and field area in the lower left quadrant. Reverse AB is in a similar die state as Obverse 28, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse AB has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT.

Comments: The Obverse 28 initial date impression found within the lower loop of the 9 is minor, while the impressions under the 01 are microscopic. The initial date impressions are the result of a digit punch impression that was sightly clockwise with respect to the final date impression.

The Reverse AB die rust in the field areas and clash mark are obscured by the advancement of die flow lines. Obverse 28 most likely acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AB, but the die flow lines have obscured these as well.

Plate coin: David Killough Collection, MS63BN