Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1907 Variety 87


Obverse 89	Reverse AAAJ

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Placement

Repunched 1 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AAAJ Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 89 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the norhwest above the top, to the left of the upright and above the left base of the 1.

Reverse AAAI has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from the denticles at 3:30 downward through the middle and lower arrowheads.
2. Light die crack from the denticles at 5:15 upward through the ribbon knot and through the lower olive leaf.
3. Light die crack segment connecting the lower and middle olive leaves.
4. Light die crack from the denticles at 8:15 upward along the outer edge of the left wreath.
5. Light die crack from the denticles at 10:45 downward along the outer edge of the left wreath.

Comments: Variety 87 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late August 2019 for inclusion in this book based on the date repunching of Obverse 89.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58