Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1898 Variety 23


Obverse 28	Reverse AC

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched First 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Repunched 9 and Final 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 28 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east within the lower loop of the first 8, within the lower loop of the 9 and within the upper loop of the final 8. Obverse 28 has developed heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AC is in a similar die state as Obverse 28, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse AC has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT.

Comments: Obverse 28 is very similar to Obverse 50 of the 1898 Variety 45 die pairing, in particular the initial date impression within the lower loop of the 9.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU55