Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1898 Variety 53


Obverse 58	Reverse AAF

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 58 Repunched Digits
First 8	9	Second 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Line Below Wreath

Reverse AAF Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 58 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east within the lower loop of the first 8, to the east within the lower loop of the 9 and to the east within the upper loop of the second 8.

Reverse AAF is observed with a prominent die line below the wreath that connects the wreath stem, left ribbon end and arrow quill. Reverse AAF has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 12:45 extends downward into the top right of the shield.
2. Die crack from the denticles at 3:45 extends upward through the right wreath.
3. Die crack from the denticles at 8:00 extends into the top olive leaf.
4. Die crack extends from the top of the lowest olive leaf and continues upward through the left wreath.
5. Die crack extends from the upper left side of the shield.

Comments: The Obverse 58 initial date impression within the upper loop of the second 8 was previously unidentified prior to publication in this book.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50