1895 Proof Indian Head Cent Repunched Date FS-301 Snow-1

Description

The primary Cherrypickers listing for the 1895-P Indian Head Cent repunched date — catalogued FS-301 and Snow-1, the benchmark listing in the Snow reference — this variety documents a Proof specimen with the original 895 punched east of the final accepted position. As a proof coin, this piece was struck multiple times under high pressure with polished dies to produce fully reflective mirror fields and sharp, frosted devices, making the displaced secondary impressions of the eastward repunch visible with particular clarity in the polished die surface. FS-301 and Snow-1 refer to the same proof die and stand as the most significant repunched date variety for the 1895 Proof Indian Head Cent. The 1895-P Proof Indian Head Cent was struck in bronze at the Philadelphia Mint under James B. Longacre's design; proof Indian Head Cents of this era were individually produced for collectors, and the enhanced surface quality amplifies the visibility of die varieties. FS-303 (Snow-20) documents a different, non-proof die with eastward repunching — the two varieties are distinguished by die-marker evidence and the Snow numbering system.

Attribution History

• FS-301, Snow-1