Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1906 Variety 95


Obverse 18	Reverse AAAR

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 0 and 6 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Orientation and Location Of Misplaced 0 and 6

Reverse Diagnostics

Reverse AAAR Die Crack Mapping

Obverse 18 is identified by date placement at RH and the tops of a misplaced 0 and 6 in the denticles below and to the left of the primary 0 and 6 of the date.

Reverse AAAR is rotated 3 degrees clockwise and has developed the following die crack:
1. Die crack from the rim at 10:00 extends downward through the left wreath.

Comments: Variety 95 represents the second usage of Obverse 18, which was previously paired with Reverse R during the 1906 Variety 17 Die Pairing. Obverse 18 will later be in service paired with Reverse AAAW during the 1906 Variety 100 Die Pairing.

Plate coin: Courtesy of Steve Shaw Collection, AU58 details