Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1885 Variety 4


Obverse 8	Reverse H

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced Digit Base (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark In Front Of Forehead

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 8 is identified by date placement at C and the base of either a misplaced 8 or 5 located between the ribbon end and the hair curl. Obverse 8 has acquired a clash mark in front of the forehead of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse H.

Reverse H has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 8.

Comments: The position of the Reverse H clash mark through (C)ENT indicates a small degree of working die rotation was evident during the clashing event between Obverse 8 and Reverse H, though the above plate coin exhibits no rotation.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40