Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1899 Variety 28


Obverse 32	Reverse AF

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1

Die Gouge From Upper Lip

Die Flow Lines

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Die Flow Lines

Obverse 32 is identified by date placement at RH, a prominent die gouge from the upper lip of Miss Liberty and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the south below the base of the 1. Obverse 32 has developed heavy die flow lines, with die erosion occurring along the outer left edge of the first feather.

Reverse AF is in a similar die state as Obverse 32, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines. Reverse AF has acquired a clash marks through (C)ENT and to the right of the denomination.

Comments: Obverse 32 has most likely acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Reverse AF, though these have become indistinct due to the development of heavy die flow lines.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, MS61BN