Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1904 Variety 28


Obverse 29	Reverse AC

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Top Of Misplaced 0 Digit

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 29 is identified by date placement at LE and the top of a misplaced 0 digit in the denticles below and to the left of the primary 0 of the date. Obverse 29 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AC.

Reverse AC is in a similar die state as Obverse 29, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse AC has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 29.

Comments: The Obverse 29 misplaced digit is well concealed in the denticles and may be easily overlooked during a cursory examination.

Variety 28 was initially identified in the Finders report.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58 (Snow 24 Plate Coin)