Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1903 Proof 1

Obverse 1

Reverse A

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 3 to the North and 03 in the Denticles

Obverse 1 is observed with date placement at C, with the 3 of the date featuring traces of repunching to the north within the lower loop and the tops of a 03 in the denticles below and to the left of the primary 03 of the date.

Reverse A is observed with shield points and olive leaf away from the denticles.

Comments: This is the only die pair that was in service striking proof cents for 1903.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, NGC PR64RB