Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1898 Variety 4


Obverse 9	Reverse J

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8 to the Southeast

Obverse 9 Die Flow Lines

Obverse 9.2 Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse J Die Flow Lines

Reverse J.2 Die Flow LInes

Obverse 9 is identified by repunching to the southeast on the last 8, with date placement at B. Obverse 9 is observed with light die flow lines.
Obv. 9.2: Obverse 9 flow lines are now heavy, with die erosion visible in front of the headdress.

Reverse J has yet to be observed with any die markers. Reverse J is in a similar die state as obverse 9, with the presence of light die flow lines.
Rev. J.2: Reverse J flow lines are now heavy, with die erosion visible around the design elements.

Comments: The die states observed for variety 4 suggest a reasonably high production of cents.

The die state progression for variety 4 offers an educational insight on how working dies will deteriorate from the force of metal into the receses of the working dies. It also should be noted that variety 4 has suffered neither die cracks nor die breaks during its service.

Plate coin: Richard Ashton, AU58

Die States for 1898 Variety 4

VARIETY 4 OBVERSE 9 REVERSE J
VARIETY 4a OBVERSE 9.2 REVERSE J.2

* Variety 4a images are courtesy of Ed Nathanson