Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1891 Variety 29


Obverse 32	Reverse AF

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Rim Break Between 9:00 and 10:00

Die Polish Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die File Marks (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 32 is identified by date placement at C, die file marks from the denticles above (AME)RICA, lighter die file marks above AMER(ICA) and a pair of parallel die polish lines through S(T)ATES. Obverse 32 has developed a rim break between 9:00 and 10:00.

Reverse AF has yet to be observed with any die markers.

Comments: Variety 29 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late August 2019 for inclusion in this book based on the rim break of Obverse 32.

Examination of Variety 29 reveals differing die states, with Obverse 32 exhibiting no die flow lines and Reverse AF exhibiting light die flow lines. Based on the contrasting die states of Obverse 32 and Reverse AF, it is clear that Reverse AF was in service prior to Variety 29. The following illustrates the die state contrast between Obverse 32 and Reverse AF:

Obverse 32 Surfaces (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse AF Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF35