Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1878 Variety 7


Obverse 11	Reverse I

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics

Hub Doubling Within Left Wreath

Hub Doubling Within Left Wreath

Obverse 11 is observed with date placement at LE and was struck from slightly misaligned working dies.

Reverse I is identified by Class II hub doubling on the wreath veins of the left wreath. Reverse I was struck from misaligned working dies.

Comments: Though both Obverse 11 and Reverse I were struck from misaligned working dies, the misalignment for Reverse I is greater.

Plate coin: Images courtesy of APMEX Bullion, PCGS MS63BN