Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1899 Variety 55


Obverse 59	Reverse AAG

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position (Click Image To Enlarge)

Artifact & Die Chip (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 59 is observed with date placement at right edge of denticle and an an artifact within the lower loop of the second 9 digit. Obverse 59 has developed a die chip within the upper loop of the second 9 digit.

Reverse AAG has yet to be observed with any die markers.

Comments: During this Variety 55 die state, both Obverse 59 and Reverse AAG exhibit advanced die states. Obverse 59 appears to exhibit a more advanced die state compared to Reverse AAG since the die flow lines of Obverse 59 are more severe.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU55