Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1908 Variety 40


Obverse 42	Reverse AP

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Top Of A Misplaced 8 Digit

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AP.3 Die Crack Mapping

Reverse AP.3 Radial Die Crack From 9:15

Obverse 42 is identified by date placement at right half of denticle and the top of a misplaced 8 digit among the denticles between the primary 0 and 8 of the date.

Reverse AP has yet to be observed with any die markers.
Rev. AP.2: Light Radial Die Crack from the rim at 9:15 through the left wreath.
Rev. AP.3: The radial die crack from 9:15 is more severe and now extends through the field and into (O)NE.

Comments: The Obverse 42 misplaced digit is the result of an initial date impression located far to the southwest of the primary date placement.

Plate Coin (Variety 40): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF30
Plate Coin (Variety 40a): Courtesy of David Killough Collection AU53
Plate Coin (Variety 40b): Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58

Die States For 1908 Variety 40

VARIETY 40 OBVERSE 42 REVERSE AP
VARIETY 40a OBVERSE 42 REVERSE AP.2
VARIETY 40b OBVERSE 42 REVERSE AP.3