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REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES
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1881
Variety 3
Obverse 7 is identified by date placement at RE, die chip below the
jaw, defective 1 digits and broken top first 8. Obverse 7 has
developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.
Reverse G is in a similar die state as Obverse 7, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.
Comments: Variety 7 was
first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin
during late July 2017. Upon examination of David's coin, the
first and last 1 digits are a product of a defective digit punch and
not to be confused with broken digits. However, the first 8 does
exhibit a broken top. The broken top 8 will appear on other 1881
obverse working dies that were impressed with this digit punch.
Plate coin:
David Killough Collection, XF45 details (Snow 9 Plate Coin)
