Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1900 Variety 25


Obverse 28	Reverse AB

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Repunched 1 and 9 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Mark Through (C)ENT

Obverse 28 is identified by date placement at LE and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif of the 1 and within the upper loop of the 9. Obverse 28 has acquired a light clash mark in front of the eye of Miss Liberty from a clashing event with Reverse AB and has developed moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AB is in a similar die state as Obverse 28, with the advancement of moderately heavy to heavy die flow lines. Reverse AB has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT from a clashing event with Obverse 28.

Comments: The Obverse 28 initial date impression within the upper loop of the 9 was previously unidentified prior to publication in this book.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50