Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1873 Close 3 Proof 1


Obverse 1	1872 Type II Reverse A

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Overly Polished Base Of 1st Feather and Eye Socket

Reverse Diagnostics

Bulged Right Pennant on T of CENT

Obverse 1 is identified by date placement at LE and excessively polished base of the first feather and eye socket.

1872 Type II Reverse A is identified by a bulging right pennant on the T of CENT.

Comments: The 1873 Close 3 Proof 1 die pairing was the only die pairing striking proof cents in 1873.

1872 Type II Reverse A was initially in service during the 1872 Proof 1 Die Pairing.

Plate coin: Images courtesy of Rick Snow of Eagle Eye Rare Coins, PCGS PR64RB (PS)