Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1891 Variety 30


Obverse 33	Reverse AG

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Rotated View Of 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Lines By Eye (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Line By 'STATE(S)' (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Macro Photography Of Reverse AG Die Cracking Within Right Wreath
Lower Section (Click image To Enlarge)	Mid Section (Click Image To Enlarge)	Upper Section (Click Image To Enlarge)

Macro Photography Of Reverse AG Die Cracking Within Left Wreath
Lower Section (Click Image To Enlarge)	Mid Section (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 33 is identified by date placement at RE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the west within the upper loop, to the south within the lower loop and to the east of the ball of the 9. Obverse 33 is observed with die lines by the ear and a single die line from the first feather upward and tangent to the right side of the lower loop of 'STATE(S)'.

Reverse AG is rotated 4 degrees clockwise and has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT. Reverse AG has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack through the middle and upper arrowheads and extending upward through the outer edge of the right wreath.
2. Light die crack through the outer olive leaves and extending upward through the left wreath.

Comments: Variety 30 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid May 2020 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching of Obverse 33.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50