Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1888 Variety 5


Obverse 8	Reverse H

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 2nd & 3rd 8 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse H Die Crack Mapping

Die Cracking Between 11:15 and 12:45

Obverse 8 is identified by date placement at B and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south within both loops and from the bases of the second and third 8 digits.

Reverse H has developed die cracking.

Comments: The initial date impressions within the upper loop of the second 8 digit may not be visible on lower grade examples of Variety 5.

Plate Coin: D. Poliquin Collection, G4