Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1891 Variety 18


Obverse 21	Reverse U

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position (Click Image To Enlarge)

Misplaced 1 and 8 Digits (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 2nd 1 Digit (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Marks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Lines Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 21 is identified by date placement at LH of denticle, date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north of all elements of the second 1 digit and the tops of a misplaced 1 and 8 digit among the denticles below the primary 1 and 8 digits of the date. Obverse 21 has acquired clash marks from clashing events with Reverse U.

Reverse U has acquired clash marks through (C)ENT from clashing events with Obverse 21.

Comments: Reverse U has acquired multiple clash marks that were presumably all from clashing events with Obverse 21.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF35