Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1897 Variety 30


Obverse 32	Reverse AF

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Placement

Repunched 8

Repunched 7

Obverse 32.2 Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AF.2 Die Flow Lines

Obverse 32 is identified by date placement at RH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south within the lower loop of the 8 and to the south below the flag of the 7.
Obv. 32.2: Obverse 32 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AF has yet to be observed with any die markers.
Rev. AF.2: Reverse AF has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Comments: Varieties 30 and 30a were first identified by David Killough, who submitted the plate coins during mid May 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 32 date repunching.

Plate Coin (Variety 30): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40
Plate Coin (Variety 30a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, XF40

Die States For 1897 Variety 30

VARIETY 30 OBVERSE 32 REVERSE AF
VARIETY 30a OBVERSE 32.2 REVERSE AF.2