Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1908 Variety 48


Obverse 49	Reverse AX

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AX.2 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 49 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the west and south of the serif of the 1 and an initial date impression to the southeast of the base of the 9.

Reverse AX has yet to be observed with any die markers.
Rev. AX.2: Reverse AX has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 8:15 extends downward through the olive leaves.
2. Die crack from the rim at 10:15 extends downward through the left wreath.

Comments: The Obverse 49 initial date impression to the west of the serif of the 1 is quite minor and may be difficult to view without the aid of a microscope.

Variety 48 was first identified by this author during mid October 2022.

Plate Coin (Variety 48): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50
Plate Coin (Variety 48a): D. Poliquin Collection, VF20

Die States For 1908 Variety 48

VARIETY 48 OBVERSE 49 REVERSE AX
VARIETY 48a OBVERSE 49 REVERSE AX.2