Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1904 Variety 29


Obverse 30	Reverse AD

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AD Die Crack Mapping

Macro Photography Of Reverse AD Die Crack Between 3:30 and 5:00
Lower Section (Click Image To Enlarge)	Upper Section (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Clash Marks To The Right Of CEN(T)

Die Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 30 is observed with date placement at LE and has developed moderately heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AD is observed with die lines located in the lower right wreath and is in a similar die state as Obverse 30, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines. Reverse AD has acquired clash marks through (C)ENT and to the right of CEN(T) and the following die crack:
1. Moderately heavy die crack from the rim at 3:30 downward through the right wreath to the rim at 5:00.

Comments: Variety 29 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late August 2019 for inclusion in this book based on the die crack of Reverse AD.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58