Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1906 Variety 15


Obverse 16	Reverse P

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9 and 0 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Misplaced 0 and 6 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse P.2 Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 16 is identified by date placement at RH, the tops of a misplaced 0 and 6 digit within the denticles below the primary 0 and 6 of the date and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the top and ball of the 9, as well as to the south within the 0.

Reverse P has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT.
Rev. P.2: Reverse P has developed the following die cracks:
1. Radial die crack from the rim at 2:45 extends into the right wreath.
2. Radial die crack located at the wreath stem.

Comments: The initial date impressions of the 9 digit were previously unidentified prior to publication in this book.

Variety 15a was first identified by this author during late May 2023.

Plate Coin (Variety 15): Bob Travis Collection, AU58
Plate Coin (Variety 15a): D. Poliquin Collection, VF20

Die States For 1906 Variety 15

VARIETY 15 OBVERSE 16 REVERSE P
VARIETY 15a OBVERSE 16 REVERSE P.2