Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1891 Variety 12


Obverse 15	Reverse O

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8

Repunched 9 and 1

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Hub Doubling Within Lower Right Wreath

Hub Doubling Within Middle Right Wreath

Hub Doubling Within Upper Right Wreath

Close-up Of Lower Wreath Doubling

Close-up Of Middle Wreath Doubling

Close-up Of Upper Wreath Doubling

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Lint Hub-throughs At 8:30 In Left Wreath

Obverse 15 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within both loops, above top left of lower loop and above upper loop of the 8; to the north within both loops and above the upper loop of the 9; to the north above the flag and top of the final 1. Obverse 15 has developed moderately heavy die flow lines and has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse O. Obverse 15 is observed with the presence of scattered die polish lines.

Reverse O is identified by minor Class II hub doubling on the wreath veins of the right wreath and scattered lint hub-throughs. Reverse O is in a similar die state as Obverse 15, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines. Reverse O has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 15.

Comments: The Reverse O hub doubling, which is limited to the right wreath, is very minor and requires close examination to detect it.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU53