DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1898 Variety 14

Obverse 19

Reverse T


Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position
Repunched 898 to the East


Obverse 19 Flow Lines
Obverse 19.2 Flow Lines


Reverse Diagnostics



Reverse T Flow Lines
Reverse T.2 Flow Lines
Reverse T.2 Rim Breaks


Obverse 19 is identified by repunching to the east on the 898, with date placement at C.  Obverse 19 is observed with moderately heavy die flow lines.
Obv. 19.2:  Die flow lines have become heavier.

Reverse T is in a similar die state as obverse 19, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines.
Rev. T.2:  Die flow lines have become heavier and the development of rim breaks between 6:00 and 8:00.

Comments:  Variety 14 is a highly sought after die pairing due to the wide date repunching of obverse 19.

Plate coin:  Robert Malo, Jr. Collection, ANACS MS64RB

1898 Variety 14 Die States

VARIETY 14

OBVERSE 19
REVERSE T

VARIETY 14a

OBVERSE 19.2
REVERSE T.2


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