Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1898 Variety 7


Obverse 12	Reverse M

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9 and 2nd 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Break (Click image To Enlarge)

Obverse 12 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north within the lower loop of the 9 and to the northeast within the lower loop of the second 8. Obverse 12 has developed a small die break atop feather 8.

Reverse M has yet to be observed with any die markers.

Comments: The Obverse 12 initial date impression of the 9 and second 8 was located to the northeast with respect to the final position of the 9 and second 8.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF35