Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1906 Variety 85


Obverse 84	Reverse AAAH

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1

Repunched 9

Repunched 0

Repunched 6

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through The C Of CENT

Die Crack From 3:30

Obverse 84 is identified by date placement at B and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and base of the 1, to the south below the base of the 9, to the north within the 0 and to the north within the lower loop of the 6. Obverse 84 has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AAAH is in a similar die state as Obverse 84, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse AAAH has acquired a clash mark through the C of CENT and has developed the following die crack:
1. Die Crack from the rim at 3:30 downward through the oak leaves.

Comments: Variety 85 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above plate coin during mid November 2018 for inclusion in this book based on the Obverse 84 date repunching.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30