1870 Indian Head Cent Doubled Die Obverse FS-101

Description

This 1870 Indian Head cent carries two distinct die errors on the same coin: a Doubled Die Obverse designated FS-101 (formerly FS-008.6) and a Die Clash. Doubling is visible in the feathers and lettering on the obverse, consistent with hub-doubling introduced during the die-preparation process. The simultaneous Die Clash designation indicates the obverse die also received an impression from the reverse die during a misfeeding event, leaving the ghost of reverse design elements visible on the obverse field. A coin bearing both a DDO and a die clash on the same die pair represents two independent manufacturing anomalies, each catalogued separately and together on this listing. The FS-101 designation (formerly FS-008.6) places the variety in the Cherrypickers' Guide reference system, confirming its status as a significant attribution. The 1870 Indian Head cent was struck at Philadelphia in the bronze alloy adopted in 1864. Early Indian Head cent varieties are scarce relative to the quantities produced and are actively collected by specialists who track the design's evolution through the series.

Attribution History

• FS-101, FS-008.6