Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1890 Variety 5


Obverse 7	Reverse G

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 0 in the Denticles

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse G.2 Die Crack Between 1:45 and 3:00

Obverse 7 is identified by a misplaced 0 in the denticles below the primary 9 of the date, with an upward sloped date with placement at RH. Obverse 7 is observed with moderately heavy die flow lines.

Reverse G is in a similar die state as Obverse 7, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines.
Rev. G.2: Reverse G has developed a die crack within the outer right wreath between 1:45 and 3:00.

Comments: The misplaced 0 of Obverse 7 is bold, enabling Variety 5 to be identified easily.

Plate Coin (Variety 5): D. Poliquin Collection, AU53
Plate Coin (Variety 5a): Richard Ashton Collection, AU50

Die States For 1890 Variety 5

VARIETY 5 OBVERSE 7 REVERSE G
VARIETY 5a OBVERSE 7 REVERSE G.2