Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1904 Variety 10


Obverse 12	Reverse L

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 12 Repunched Digits
1 (Click Image To Enlarge)	0 (Click Image To Enlarge)	4 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Chips Around C(E)NT (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at RH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the base of the 1, to the north above the 0 and to the north above the 4.

Reverse L is rotated 9 degrees clockwise and has developed chips that are located at the upper right, above the crossbar and upper right of the crossbar of the 4.

Comments: The Reverse L die chips develop from die cracking, with higher grade examples exhibiting a die crack connecting the die chip located at the upper crossbar with the die chip at the upper right of C(E)NT. The die chips increase in size as Reverse L progresses through later die states.

Plate Coin: Bob Travis Collection, AU58