Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1902 Variety 22


Obverse 25	Reverse X

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Possible Initial Date Impression

Repunched 19

Repunched 0

Clash Marks Between Feathers 7, 8 and 9

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Clash Marks Above E Of ONE

Clash Marks To The Right Of ONE CENT

Obverse 25 is identified by date placement at LE, a possible widely placed initial date impression to the left of the 1 of the date and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the right side of the base of the 1, to the south within the upper loop of the 9 and to the south within the 0. Obverse 25 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines and has acquired clash marks between feathers 7, 8 and 9 from a clashing event with Reverse X.

Reverse X is rotated 9 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 25, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse X has acquired clash marks thhrough the C of CENT and to the right of the denomination from a clashing event with Obverse 25.

Comments: Although the Obverse 25 date repunching is quite negligible, the possible widely placed initial date impression is very interesting. Though this date impression could possibly be the result of a chip on the working die, the impression exhibits geometry that resembles the left base of a 1 digit rather than a random mark or gouge on the working die.

Variety 22 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during late July 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 25 date repunching and possible widely placed initial date impression.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58 (Snow 19 Plate Coin)