DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1881 Variety 8






Obverse 12

Reverse L



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Repunched First and Second 8


Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east within the upper loops of both 8 digits.  Obverse 12 has developed moderately heavy die flow lines.

Reverse L is in a similar die state as Obverse 12, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines.

Comments:  The Obverse 12 date repunching is relatively wide, though the initial date impressions are limited to the upper loops of the 8 digits.

Plate coin:  Images courtesy of Ed Nathanson

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