Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1899 Variety 23


Obverse 27	Reverse AA

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 8

Repunched 99

Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Die Flow Lines

Obverse 27 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the east within the lower loop of the 8 and lower loops of both 9 digits. Obverse 27 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 AA.

Reverse AA is rotated 7 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 27, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse AA has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 27.

Comments: The clashing event between Obverse 27 and Reverse AA occurred during a working die rotation of 7 degrees, with this rotation most likely being static throughout the service of Variety 23.

Plate coin: D. Poliquin Collection, PCGS MS64RB (Snow 23 Plate Coin)