Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1907 Variety 38


Obverse 40	Reverse AN

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9

Repunched 7

Obverse 40.2 Repunched 9

Obverse 40.2 Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AN.2 Die Flow Lines

Obverse 40 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the upper loop of the 9 and to the south below the flag of the 7. Obverse 40 has clashed with Reverse AN.
Obv. 40.2: Obverse 40 has developed heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AN is rotated 7 degrees clockwise and has clashed with Obverse 40.
Rev. AN.2: Reverse AN is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and has developed heavy die flow lines.

Comments: The initial date impressions of Obverse 40 become less distinct during the Variety 38a die state, though the initial date impression below the lower loop of the 9 retains its distinctive cresent shape.

Plate Coin (Variety 38): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30
Plate Coin (Variety 38a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30

Die States For 1907 Variety 38

VARIETY 38 OBVERSE 40 REVERSE AN
VARIETY 38a OBVERSE 40.2 REVERSE AN.2