Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1888 Variety 11


Obverse 13	Reverse M

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced Base Of 1 Digit

Obverse 13.2 Clash Marks In Front Of Face

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Line In Denticles At 8:00

Reverse M.2 Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 13 is identified by date placement at B and the base of a misplaced 1 digit in the neck one third of the way up.
Obv. 13.2: Obverse 13 has acquired clash marks in front of the face of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse M.

Reverse M is observed with a heavy die line diagonally in the denticles at 8:00.
Rev. M.2: Reverse M has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 13.

Comments: The Obverse 13 misplaced digit appears to be only a thin line; however, close examination reveals the stand of the 1 also.

Plate Coin (Variety 11): D. Poliquin Collection, VF20
Plate Coin (Variety 11a): D. Poliquin Collection, ANACS MS62RB

Die States For 1888 Variety 11

VARIETY 11 OBVERSE 13 REVERSE M
VARIETY 11a OBVERSE 13.2 REVERSE M.2