Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1895 Variety 30


Obverse 33	Reverse AF

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Misplaced 5 Digit (Click Image To Enlarge)

Location and Orientation Of Misplaced 5 Digit

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 33 is identified by date placement at RE and the tip of the flag of a 5 embedded in the top of the lower hair curl. Obverse 33 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AF.

Reverse AF has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 33.

Comments: The misplaced digit of Obverse 33 is the result of an initial digit punch impression that was far to the northeast with respect to the date.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58