Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1895 Variety 29


Obverse 32	Reverse AE

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8

Repunched 9

Obverse 32 Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AE Die Flow Lines

Reverse AE.2 Die Flow Lines

Obverse 32 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within the lower loop of the 8 and to the north within the lower loop of the 9. Obverse 32 has developed moderately heavy die flow lines.
Obv. 32.2: The Obverse 32 die flow lines are now heavier.

Reverse AE is in a similar die state as Obverse 32, with the advancement of modetately heavy die flow lines.
Rev. AE.2: The Reverse AE die flow lines are now heavier.

Comments: David Killough first identified additional date repunching of the 9, which was previously unattributed for Obverse 32.

Plate Coin (Variety 29): Courtesy of Paul Nomes Collection, AU53
Plate Coin (Variety 29a): Images courtesy of David Killough Collection

Die States For 1895 Variety 29

VARIETY 29 OBVERSE 32 REVERSE AE
VARIETY 29a OBVERSE 32.2 REVERSE AE.2