Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1906 Variety 54


Obverse 53	Reverse AAC

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 19

Repunched 06

Obverse 53.2 Clash Mark In Front Of Eye

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AAC.2 Die Crack From 3:00

Reverse AAC.2 Die Crack From 8:00

Reverse AAC.3 Die Crack From 3:00

Reverse AAC.3 Die Crack From 8:00

Reverse AAC.3 Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Obverse 53 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base of the 1; to the north above the upper loop and above the ball of the 9; to the south within the 0; to the north above the 6.
Obv. 53.2: Obverse 53 has acquired a clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AAC.

Reverse AAC has yet to observed with any die markers.
Rev. AAC.2: Reverse AAC develops The following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from 3:00 into the right wreath.
2. Lightdie crack from 8:00 into the top olive leaf.
Rev. AAC.3: The Reverse AAC die cracks from 3:00 and 8:00 are moderately more severe and Reverse AAC has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT from a clashing event with Obverse 53.

Comments: The Obverse 53 initial date impression above the 9 will fade on some examples due to wear and/or die state.

Plate Coin (Variety 54): D. Poliquin Collection, MS64BN
Plate Coin (Variety 54a): Bob Travis Collection, AU58
Plate Coin (Variety 54b): Mike Shaver Collection, AU50 details

Die States For 1906 Variety 54

VARIETY 54 OBVERSE 53 REVERSE AAC
VARIETY 54a OBVERSE 53 REVERSE AAC.2
VARIETY 54b OBVERSE 53.2 REVERSE AAC.3