Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1906 Variety 25


Obverse 26	Reverse Z

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 19

Repunched 06

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse Z Die Crack Mapping

Clash Mark Through C Of CENT

Obverse 26 is identified by date placement at B with date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the base of the 1, to the south below the base of the 9 and to the north above the ball of the 9, to the north and south within the 0, to the north within the lower loop of the 6 and to the south within the upper loop of the 6. Obverse 26 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye as well as above the first three feathers from a clashing event with Reverse Z.

Reverse Z has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 26. Reverse Z develops the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the denticles at 12:30 through the right side of the shield.
2. Die crack from the rim at 7:00 through the arrow quill and to the ribbon knot.
3. Radial die crack from the rim at 9:30 into the wreath.

Comments: Obverse 26 will later be in service paired with Reverse AI during the Variety 34 die Pairing.

Plate coin: John Grimmer Collection, MS60