Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1893 Variety 5


Obverse 7	Reverse G

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 93 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Crack From 4:30

Obverse 7 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east within the lower loop of the 8, within both loops of the 9 and within the upper loop of the 3. Obverse 7 has developed heavy die flow lines.

Reverse G is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 7, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse G has developed the following die crack:
1. Heavy die crack from the rim at 4:30 upward through the lower and middle arrowheads.

Comments: The Variety 5 working die rotation of 6 degrees is most likely static in nature and will be a static attribute of the Variety 5 die pairing.

Plate Coin: Bob Travis Collection, AU58