Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1907 Variety 58


Obverse 60	Reverse AAH

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 9

Repunched 07

Close-up Of Repunched 0

Obverse 60 Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 60 is identified by date placement at RH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the west and south within the lower loop of the 9; to the southeast and west within the 0; to the east at the upper right side of the 7. Obverse 60 has developed moderately heavy die flow lines and the following die crack:
1. Light die crack connecting the tops of 'OF AMERICA'.

Reverse AAH is in a similar die state as Obverse 60, with the advancement of moderately heavy die flow lines.

Comments: Obverse 60 was most likely impressed with two separate initial date impressions prior to receiving the final date placement, since the two initial date impressons within the lower loop of the 9 appear to be the result of separate digit punch impression events. Similarly, the initial date impressions within the 0 also support the the theory of two separate initial date impressions prior to the final date placement.

The initial date impression located at the bottom within the 0 was impressed very shallowly into the working die and may be overlooked during attribution of circulated examples.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30 details