Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1902 Variety 1


Obverse 5	Reverse D

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced Digits (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Die Flow Lines (Click Image To Enlarge)

Obverse 5 is identified by date placement at B and the tops of three misplaced digits in the denticles below the 9 and 0 of the date. Obverse 5 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Reverse D is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 5, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Comments: The Obverse 5 misplaced digits are the result of two separate initial date impressions located far to the south of the primary date placement.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU55