Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1899 Variety 2


Obverse 7	Reverse G

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Macro Photography Of Obverse 7 Repunched Digits
8 (Click Image To Enlarge)	2nd 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Die Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obv. 7.2 Die Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Macro Photography Of Reverse G Clash Marks
Above (O)NE	Through (C)ENT (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Crack From Shield To Right Wreath

Die Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Rev. G.2 Die Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 7 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the northwest within the lower loops of the 8 and final 9. Obverse 7 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse G.
Obv. 7.2: The Obverse 7 die flow lines have now become incrementally more severe.

Reverse G is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 7, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse G has acquired clash marks above (O)NE and through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 7. Reverse G has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the upper right side of the shield to the top of the right wreath.
Rev. G.2: The Reverse G die flow lines have now become incrementally more severe.

Comments: Earlier die state examples of Variety 2 may exhibit an additional initial date impression located in the lower loop of the first 9.

Plate Coin (Variety 2): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58
Plate Coin (Variety 2a): Bob Malo Collection, ANACS MS63RB

Die States For 1899 Variety 2

VARIETY 2 OBVERSE 7 REVERSE G
VARIETY 2a OBVERSE 7.2 REVERSE G.2