Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1903 Variety 4


Obverse 5	Reverse E

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 3 Digit (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 5 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the south of the base of the 3 digit. Obverse 5 has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse E

Reverse E has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 5.

Comments: Most examples of Variety 4 are found in later die states, which is the case with the above plate coin
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Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50