DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1888 Proof 1






Obverse 1

Reverse A



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Repunched 18 and Misplaced 1 In The Denticles


Obverse 1 is identified by date placement at LH; misplaced 1 in the denticles between the 1 and 8 of the date; repunched date with initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base of the 1 as well as to the northeast within the lower loop of the first 8.

Reverse A has yet to be observed with any die markers.

Comments:  The Proof 1 die pairing was one of three die pairs that struck proof cents in 1888.  The proof 1 die pairing will later be in service striking business cents during the Variety 10 die pairing.

Plate coin:  Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS PR64RD (PS)

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