DEFINITIVE
REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES
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1891
Variety 9
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Obverse 12
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Reverse L
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Obverse Diagnostics
Date Position |
Repunched 1 |
Repunched 9 |
Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at C with date repunching
that features initial date impressions to the north above the 1 and to
the south below the upper loop of the 9. Obverse 12 has developed
heavy die flow lines.
Reverse
L is in a similar die state as Obverse 12, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines.
Comments: The Obverse 12
initial date impressions indicate that the initial digit punch
impression was rotated clockwise with respect to the final date
placement.
Plate coin:
Images courtesy of Ed Nathanson, XF40