Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1888 Variety 4


Obverse 7	Reverse G

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 1st 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 2nd 8 (Click Imaage To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Polish Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 7 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the top, to the south below the serif, to the west of the upright and to the south below the base of the 1; to the north above the lower loop and within the lower loop of the first 8; to the north within the upper loop, above the lower loop at the left side and within the lower loop of the second 8.

Reverse G is observed with numerous die polish lines.

Comments: Obverse 7 received two initial date impressions prior the final date placement. One initial date impression was placed northwest with respect to the final date placement and included a clockwise rotation, while the second initial date impression was to the south with respect to the final date placement.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58