Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1903 Variety 33


Obverse 32	Reverse AG

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 32 is identified by date placement at B and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base as well as to the north above the left and right base of the 1. Obverse 32 has developed light die flow lines and has acquired a light clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AG.

Reverse AG is in a similar die state as Obverse 32, with the advancement of light die flow lines. Reverse AG has acquired a light clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 32.

Comments: Obverse 32 will later be in service paired with Reverse AH during the Variety 34 die pairing.

Variety 33 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid November 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 32 date repunching.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40 details