Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1904 Variety 22


Obverse 2.2	Reverse B.2

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 904 In The Denticles

Location and Orientation Of Misplaced Digits

Repunched 4

Lint Hub-Through Below The Ear

Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Die Flow Lines

Obverse 2 is identified by date placement at B, lint hub-through under the ear, the tops of misplaced 9, 0 and 4 digits in the denticles and repunched date that features an initial date impression to the south below the base of the 4. Obverse 2 has developed moderately heavy die flow lines.

Reverse B is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 2, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines. Reverse B has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT.

Comments: The Obverse 2 misplaced digits are the result of an initial digit punch impression that was far to the southwest with respect to the final date placement.

Obverse 2 and Reverse B were initially in service striking proof cents during the Proof 2 die pairing.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU55