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1950-S 1¢ WRPM-061 Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse:
Numerous N-S die scratches show throughout much of the obverse. Strong
concentric die scratches show at the rim around much of the obverse. These die
scratches become much stronger and thicker below the lower bust, beneath the
shoulder folds and designer’s initials. A strong series of mostly N-S die
scratches run through and left of the 1 & 9 in the date. A strong die
scratch runs South from the lower 1 in the date onto the front of the bust. Two
stronger die scratches run mostly North, but converge slightly, with the left
one grazing the outer right edge of the chin and the right one heading straight
North. Fine concentric die scratches show on the front of the beard and mouth
area. Strong N-S die scratches show at the back of the neck to the left and upper
left of the Y in LIBERTY. A grouping of N-S die scratches shows SE of the eye.
Several die scratches run North above the ERTY in LIBERTY, with two divergent
NE/NW ones crossing one and a half letter widths North of the T in LIBERTY
forming and inverted V. Reverse: Many
NNW-SSE die scratches show throughout much of the central reverse. A strong
NNW-SSE die scratch shows inside the lower left opening of the C in CENT.
Several die scratches run SSE from below the O in ONE, with the left ones
grazing between the upper right corner of the C in CENT and the right ones
grazing the upper left corner of the E in CENT. A strong die gouge (dot) shows
above the upper right corner of the N in CENT. A die scratch runs South from
the lower right corner of the left arm of the N in UNITED to the apex of the O
in OF. A peculiar die scratch pattern
shows inside the lower opening of the N in UNITED, North of the previously
mentioned die scratch.
Submitted By: David Bloomberg
Cross
References:
None known
Comments: John Bordner originally had two die stages listed
as WRPM-061. The original Stage A mintmark was shown to be further east and
rotated slightly clockwise with weaker doubling than the Stage B die. The original Stage B has been relisted as
WRPM-071, as it was found to be a duplicate of that die.
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-062
Description:
S/S South
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: A die gouge runs NW to the rim above the upper left side of the I
in IN. A slightly weaker die gouge runs NW to the rim above the left side of
the second T in TRUST. A light die scratch runs North from the upper left
corner of the 1 in the date. An additional series of N-S die scratches show to
the left of the 1. A grouping of faded N-S die scratches shows in front of the
eye. Very light N-S die scratches show at the margin of the upper forehead and
the upper hair. A strong die gouge (dot) shows one letter distance above the
center of the Y in LIBERTY. Obverse
Stage B: The Stage A die scratches above the I in IN and second T in TRUST
are still visible. The die gouge above the Y in LIBERTY is still visible, but
it now has several WNW-ESE die scratches running below it. A strong die gouge
shows at the back of the head directly South of the G in GOD. The N-S die
scratches to the left of the 1 in the date are still present. Reverse Stage A: A die gouge shows at
the rim NW of the P in PLURIBUS. A strong grouping of N-S die scratches shows
inside the left side of the O in ONE. Strong N-S die scratches show inside the
E in ONE. A grouping of parallel die scratches run SSE from below the lower
opening of the first A in AMERICA. A pair of die scratches run South and SSE
from the underside of the S in STATES to the central left side of the R in
AMERICA forming a V. A die scratch runs perfectly South from the exact center
of the last A in AMERICA. A similar die scratch runs North from the middle
right arm of the last A in AMERICA. Reverse
Stage B: The die gouge to the NW of the P in PLURIBUS is present, but weak.
The pair of die scratches running North and South from the last A in AMERICA
are present, but weak. A fresh grouping of SW-NE die scratches show all over
the central reverse. A strong die scratch runs NW from the central right side
of the M in AMERICA to the upper left corner of the E in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Gary
Shaffstall
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-063
Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: Light die scratches run NNW above the 1 & 9 in the date. A
broken die scratch runs South in the field just in front of the upper lip. A
light die scratch runs South from the lower left side of the O in GOD. A strong
series of die scratches run N-S above and between the T & Y in LIBERTY. Two
strong die gouges show on the upper back, SE of the lower Y in LIBERTY. Light
concentric die scratches show in front of the upper ear. Obverse Stage B: Some of the Stage A, N-S die gouges above and
between the T & Y in LIBERTY are weakly visible. The two die gouges on the
upper back are visible, but weak. The die scratch from the lower left side of
the O in GOD is weakly visible. Die chip (dot) between the left upper side of
the mintmark and the 9 in the date. Reverse
Stage A: A long N-S die scratch runs along the left side of the vertical
bar of the T in CENT. Two die scratches run below the underside of the C in
CENT, forming an inverted V. Several light die scratches run mostly South from
the underside of the second U in PLURIBUS, ending in the lower corner of the
upper opening of the N in ONE. A light die scratch runs South from the lower
center of the D in UNITED and through the left diagonal bar of the M in
AMERICA, where it pairs up with an equal strength and parallel die scratch to
the left. Several N-S die scratches show inside the right openings of the E in
AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: Stage A
die markers all abraded away. A strong die gouge runs WSW from the lower left
corner of the E in STATES. Two, perfectly parallel die scratches run N-S
through the left and right central margin of the D in UNITED, South to the top
of the M in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: David
Bloomberg
Cross
References:
None known
Comments: Die scratches inside D in UNITED are
different than WRPM-012.
Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-064
Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: Several die scratches run N-S through the 9 in the date. Numerous
die scratches run North above the RTY in LIBERTY (These die scratches are at
least weakly visible in all known obverse die stages). Two parallel die
scratches run N-S the front of the chin with one closely grazing the SE edge of
the chin. These die scratches are crossed by two parallel die scratches running
South from the lower nose. Some well-hidden N-S die scratches show inside most
of the second shoulder fold. A tiny N-S oriented die scratch shows in the fold
below the lapel. A short NW-SE die scratch shows directly in front of the front
hair curl. A small die gouge runs West from the upper left corner of the R in
TRUST. Very weak concentric die scratches show on the underside of the cheek
bone and through both sides of the ear. Several NW-SE die scratches dig through
the lower right sides of the letters D & B in VDB. Obverse Stage B: The die scratches to the North of the RTY in
LIBERTY are present, but weaker. The die gouge running West from the upper left
corner of the R in TRUST is weakly visible. The concentric die scratches on the
underside of the cheekbone and around the ear are still visible. The N-S die scratches
in the second shoulder fold are still visible. A few of the die scratches
inside the 9 in the date are still visible. Obverse Stage C: The Stage A & B, N-S die scratches above the
RTY in LIBERTY are very weak and have been reduced to two short parallel
sections well North of the T in LIBERTY. The die gouges inside the second
shoulder fold are still visible. All other Stage A & B markers have been
worn away. Obverse Stage D: No
significant changes. Obverse Stage E: The
faded N-S die scratches above the T and the die scratches in the second
shoulder fold are the only remaining markers. Reverse Stage A: A number of nice NNW-SSE die scratches show in
many areas of the reverse. A grouping of strong NNW-SSE die scratches through
and between the T & E in UNITED. Some of these die scratches continue NNW
through the left lower corner of the E in CENT and end in the field behind the
E. A strong die scratch runs SE from the lower left junction of the middle
horizontal bar and the vertical bar of the E in CENT. Very strong N-S die
scratches show inside the E in ONE. A series of strong die scratches run NNW
from the upper U in UNITED. The central left side of the left wheat stalk is
weak as is the lower right edge of the right wheat stalk. Reverse Stage B: Most of the Stage A die markers are still visible,
but weaker. Reverse Stage C: Left
side of the left wheat ear is heavily abraded. Die scratches abraded away. Reverse Stage D: New reverse die. A fresh grouping of N-S die scratches
show in several areas of the reverse. Four parallel and equally spaced die
scratches run North from the diagonal crossbar of the N in UNITED into the
lower left corner of the C in CENT. Several die scratches cross into the
opening of the C in CENT. Several strong and very long, N-S die scratches run
through and on either side of the T in CENT. Both left and right wheat stalks
are full again. Reverse Stage E: Most
of the Stage D reverse markers are still present.
Submitted By: Stage A & D: Brian Ribar, Stage B &
C: David Bloomberg, Stage E: Paul Funaiole
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage D:
Stage E:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-065
Description: S/S
Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse:
Weak die scratches show on the neck, NW of the bow tie. A die gouge shows
in the field, S of the lower left corner of the first T in TRUST. A strong die
gouge (dot) shows below and between the E & R in LIBERTY. A series of faded
die scratches run N above the RTY in LIBERTY, with two stronger ones above the
midpoint of the T & Y that weakly converge as they run further North. Two
weak die gouges show at the top of the head, South and SW of the E in WE. A
weak N-S die scratch shows in the upper second shoulder fold, SSW from the
upper left tip of the lapel. Faded N-S die scratches run onto the front of the
lower bust below and left of the lower 1 in the date. A faded N-S die scratch
runs in the field to the left of the lower mint mark. Reverse: Two die scratches run from the underside of the second U
in PLURIBUS and converge below, forming a V shape. A grouping of parallel die
scratches run South from the lower left side of the C in CENT. A very long die
scratch runs SSE from the lower left arm of the N in ONE all the way to between
the lower D in the UNITED and the first S in STATES. Two light parallel die
scratches run South from either side of the P in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: David Bloomberg
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-066
Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: A die gouge (dot) shows on the upper middle of the chin, directly
below the center of the lower lip. Another die gouge (dot) shows on the
underside of the cheekbone, NW of the back of the mouth. A tiny die gouge (dot)
shows just right of the lowest point of the bow tie. A very light and faded die
scratch runs North from the middle left side of the 1 in the date (All of these
die markers remain in Stage B). Obverse
Stage B: All Stage A die markers are present but weaker. Reverse Stage A: A well-worn die scratch
connects the upper center of the T in CENT with the lower right corner of the E
in ONE. Several short, faded and spike-like die scratches show on the upper
horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. A faded die scratch runs South from the
right-hand underside of the T in CENT. Near where this previously mentioned N-S
die scratch ends, a short SSE die scratch shows to the left, emanating from the
lower right edge of the T in CENT. A light, N-S die crack is beginning to form
on the central right wheat stalk, ESE of the last S in STATES. Reverse Stage B: The die scratch
connecting the upper T in CENT with the E in ONE is weakly visible. The N-S die
crack on the central right wheat stalk is stronger and longer.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Paul
Funaiole
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-067
Description: S/S Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs NE from the
upper ear into the hair. A die gouge (dot) shows in the field to the SW of the
W in WE. A die gouge runs NNE on Lincoln’s lower beard. A die gouge (dot) shows
to the NE of the Y in LIBERTY. A strong die gouge (dot) shows behind the
central head, well north of the T in LIBERTY. A tiny die gouge (dot) shows
above the E in LIBERTY. Reverse: A tiny die gouge (dot) shows
between the third and fourth inner wheat lines near the tip of the left wheat.
A tiny die gouge (dot) shows along the lower left edge of the T in CENT. A die
gouge (dot) shows below the lower right arm of the N in UNUM.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin Cross
References:
None known
Comments: This
is a replacement for the original WRPM-067, which was found to be an earlier
die stage of WRPM-011.
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-068
Description:
S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: Several die scratches run north from above the RTY in LIBERTY. An
extremely strong and long die scratch runs directly north of the upper right
arm of the Y in LIBERTY, closely behind the back of the head and almost to the
G in GOD. A long, thin die scratch runs ESE from the upper right side of the B
in VDB. A die scratch runs perfectly north from the upper center of the 1 in
the date. Several die scratches run NNW/SSE from the tip of the nose, in front
of the lips and in front of the chin. Obverse
Stage B: Long die scratch from above Y in LIBERTY to below G in GOD still strong.
All other Stage A markers very weak. Reverse
Stage A: The upper right arm of the N in CENT has been abraded and its
thickness is slightly reduced about a third of the way from its top. A long die
scratch runs from above the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT, south along
the left-hand length of the T. Reverse
Stage B: Die scratch through T in CENT no longer visible.
Submitted By: Stage A: Frank Bruske, Stage B: Ray
Parkhurst
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #17,
Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-016
Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-069
Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse:
A series of wispy die scratches show on the lower bust below the designer’s
initials with two stronger gouges showing to the left and above the V in VDB. A
slightly lighter die scratch also shows to the left and above the D in VDB. A
third, similar die gouge shows well East of the designer’s initials and behind
the second shoulder fold. A very light die scratch runs East from the upper
lip, just below the nose. Many E-W die scratches show in front of the second
shoulder fold. A tiny die gouge (dot) shows on the front margin of the bust
West and slightly below the lower mint mark. A short, but strong die scratch
runs directly South from the lower tip of the chin. Reverse: The upper right arm of the N in CENT has been thinned by
abrasion. A strong die gouge shows along the lower right edge of the N in CENT.
A light die scratch runs South from the lower left corner of the B in PLURIBUS.
A light die crack shows on the lower right wheat stalk SE of the last S in
STATES. A long, thin die scratch runs mostly E-W over most of UNITED. Light
WSW-ENE die scratches run through the central vertical bar of the second T in
STATES. Light WSE-ESE die scratches show below the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-070
Description:
S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse:
A die gouge (dot) shows to the East of the mint mark, equally between the
lower edge of the mint mark and the right rim. A tiny die gouge (dot) shows
just to the right of the lower bow tie. A very faint die scratch runs mostly
N-S and just grazes the upper right-hand corner of the 1 in the date. A tiny
die gouge shows above the upper right side of the I in LIBERTY. A tiny die
gouge (dot) shows behind the lower hair at the back of the head, well North
from the upper right branch of the Y in LIBERTY. A medium sized die gouge (dot)
shows midway between and below the U & S in TRUST. A series of three tiny
die gouges show in front of the mouth, East from the middle of the upper lip
and close to the edge of the upper lip. A die gouge (dot) shows on the lower
right side of the beard. Reverse: Two
parallel die scratches run South toward the left wheat tip from the top and
bottom of the E in E PLURIBUS. A similar die scratch runs South from the upper
P in PLURIBUS. A series of three parallel die scratches run South to the top of
the O in ONE from between the U and R in PLURIBUS with the left scratch
originating from the lower right corner of the U in PLURIBUS. Two stronger die
scratches run N-S from the lower left corner of the B in PLURIBUS to the top of
the upper left corner of the N in ONE. Two parallel die scratches run South
from the lower center and right sides of the S in PLURIBUS. Faded die scratches
run South from the lower right side of the first U in UNUM and from the lower
right corner of the N in UNUM. A faded die scratch runs South from the lower
opening of the N in UNITED into the central opening of the O in OF. A pair of
die scratches run mostly South from the lower opening of the M in AMERICA
weakly converging to form a very long V shape below the M. Several N-S die
scratches show in the lower central field to the right of these previously
mentioned die scratches. Several NNW-SSE
die scratches run into the lower right wheat stem.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-071
Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse:
Stage A: A strong die scratch runs north from the lower tip of the 9 in the
date through the upper right curve and well into the field in front of the
chin. Numerous, wavy, N-S die scratches show to the left of the 1 in the date
with one connecting the front of the bust to the tip of the chin. A strong “New
Hampshire” shaped die chip shows behind the eyebrow, NW of the eyelid. A die
scratch runs south from the outer eyebrow to the upper bridge of the nose. A
faded die gouge shows at the rim NW of the first T in TRUST. A short, but
strong die gouge runs SE from the lower right side of the W in WE. A faded die
scratch runs south from the central lower arm of the E in WE to the top of the
head. Light die scratches run well north of midpoint of the TY in LIBERTY. A
strong die gouge (dot) shows below the central G in GOD. Light die scratches
run SW-NE below and through the GO in GOD. Light concentric die scratches show
generally E-W through the upper hair. A die gouge shows at the rim equidistant
above the O and D in GOD with an additional die gouge NE of the D in GOD. Very
light die scratches run NW-SE on the lower bust around the designer’s initials.
Stage B: “New Hampshire” shaped die chip behind eyebrow still present. Numerous, wavy, N-S die scratches show
to the left of the 1 in the date faintly present. Other Stage A markers very faint to
absent. Die gouge under R in
LIBERTY. Die gouge at level of chin
above 5 in the date. Die crack above
VDB.
Reverse: Stage A: A light die scratch runs N-S just to the NE
of the upper left wheat tip. Light die scratches run NNE from either side of
the upper right arm of the N in ONE ending in the field below the U in
PLURIBUS. A concentric die scratch shows close to the rim above most of the
entire length of E PLURIBUS UNUM. A light die scratch runs SSE from the lower
right arm of the A in STATES to the lower left corner of the last A in AMERICA.
A short die gouge runs SW from the upper left side of the last A in AMERICA. A
light die scratch runs SSE from the underside of the right corner of the T in
STATES grazing the lower left corner of the E in STATES and fading into the
field east of the last A in AMERICA. A light die scratch runs North from the
inside left opening of the C in CENT. Stage B: Stage A markers no longer
present. Polished die clash through N in
CENT. Die crack right wheat at
3:30.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: Eric Axtell
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1950S-1MM-022
Comments: WRPM-061
Stage B was found to be a duplicate of WRPM-071 Stage A and has been added to
this listing (same die stage). WRPM-061 Stage A was a different die and remains
as WRPM-061 (now no stages listed as only one die stage is known). Additionally, a much later die stage was
discovered by Eric Axtell and has now been listed as Stage B.
Stage A:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-072
Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: A grouping of N-S die scratches run between the upper head and the
lower right arm of the W in WE. A die scratch slices off the rim above the U in
TRUST. NNE-SSW die scratch left of the eye. A grouping of the three parallel
die scratches run SE from the lower right curve of the S in TRUST. Very light
die scratches, oriented N-S show to the left of the 1 in the date. These die
scratches weakly converge forming a very tall and thin V shape, NW of the upper
1 in the date. A light, but very long die scratch runs north from the upper
right side of the 9 in the date. Three, nearly parallel die scratches show
behind the head, SE of IN. A series of light NNW-SSE die scratches show in
front of the lower shoulder fold. Light, concentric die scratches show in front
of the upper ear. Obverse Stage B:
Stage A die scratches present but weaker. A strong die gouge (dot) shows in the
field to the right of the upper mint mark. Reverse
Stage A: Many N-S die scratches run through the entire right side of the T
in CENT, ending at the tops of the TES in STATES. “Flame like” die scratches
show along the upper T in CENT with some of the die scratches crossing through
the lower right corner of the E in ONE. A die scratch runs perfectly N-S inside
the E in ONE. A strong V shaped grouping of die scratches runs above the E in
ONE. Numerous fine N-S die scratches with a stronger one in between them show
through the opening of the C in CENT. A distinctive series of crisscrossing die
scratches show around and above the UN in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Stage A die scratches present but weaker.
Submitted By: Stage A: Frank Bruske, Stage B: Daniel
Griffin
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-073
Description:
S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: Die scratches run mostly north through the 19 in the date. Strong N-S die scratch right of the mint
mark. Strong die gouges under and
through VDB. Die scratches run mostly
north through ERTY in LIBERTY. Strong N-S die scratch right of Lincoln’s eye. Obverse Stage B: Die gouges still
present at VDB. Most Stage A die scratches weaker. Two bands of E-W die
scratches show in front of the second shoulder fold. A light die gouge runs
SSW-NNE to the upper left of the R in TRUST. Reverse Stage A: Strong N-S die scratch through inner E in ONE. Die
scratch running N-S to the right of T in CENT. Several die scratches running
north from upper T in CENT. Die scratches run N-S through the first S in
STATES. Reverse Stage B: Die
scratches much weaker. Three strong die gouges show around the E in ONE. The
first shows to the right of the lower end of the upper horizontal crossbar of
the E in ONE. The second is situated very close to the vertical bar of the
upper opening and the third is positioned in the center of the lower opening. Die
scratches show faintly the top of the T in CENT. Very light N-S die scratches
show in the lower first S in STATES.
Submitted By: Stage A: Frank Bruske, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1950S-1MM-019
Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-074
Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse:
A single die scratch runs NE from the upper forehead to the front hair
curl. Several die scratches run NE from in front of the face. Light N-S die
scratches run through the 1 & 9 in the date with several spiking off the
top of the 9. A strong die gouge (dot) shows on the neck, below the ear. A die
scratch arcs left above the Y in LIBERTY and crosses over numerous very light
N-S die scratches above the TY in LIBERTY. A pair of die scratches run SW and S
from the upper middle left arm of the Y in LIBERTY. Numerous NW-SE die
scratches run across the upper lip. E-W die gouges at the top of the lower
opening of the R in TRUST. Reverse: A
strong series of die scratches run South from the lower left side of the first
A in AMERICA. A long, thin die scratch runs SSW-NNE through the upper center of
the O in ONE and ending over the top of the N in ONE. Several die scratches run
South from below the BUS in PLURIBUS. The right vertical arm of the N in CENT
is heavily abraded and thinned. A SW-NE die scratch shows below the T in CENT.
Several mostly E-W die scratches run in the field to the right of the lower T
in CENT and through the ATES in STATES. North by west/south by east die
scratches inside the O in OF.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-075
Description:
S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse:
A strong series of NW-SE die scratches show in the hair below WE. A single
strong, but faded die scratch runs North from the upper right arm of the Y in
LIBERTY. A few faded die scratches run North from the collar well South from
the lower ear. A strong die gouge (dot) shows on the neck SE of the tip of the
ear. A very worn die clash line shows at the neck. Very short and well-worn die
scratches run NE from the top of the hair below the O & D in GOD. Reverse: A strong die gouge (dot) shows
below the left arm of the M in UNUM. A tiny die dot shows to the NE of the
middle crossbar of the E in ONE. A light die scratch arcs South along the left
edge of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. A strange die gouge shows along the
middle right edge of the vertical bar in the T in CENT. An area of die damage
and a die dot show above and left of the upper C in AMERICA. A tiny die dot
shows inside the lower right opening of the last S in STATES.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-076
Description:
S/S Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: Several strong die scratches running north from above the 9 in the
date to just under the S in TRUST. Die scratches run north from RTY in LIBERTY.
Die scratch directly above L in LIBERTY at rim. Die scratch in upper hair
running NNE-SSW directly between E in WE and T in TRUST. Die scratch running
south directly under earlobe. Obverse
Stage B: Die scratch in hair still present. Die scratch above L in LIBERTY
faintly present. Die scratch under earlobe faintly present. All other Stage A
markers worn away. A strong, but short die scratch runs directly south from the
lower tail of the 9 in the date, NW of the mint mark. Numerous, light die
scratches run N-S through the 1 & 9 in the date. A N-S die scratch runs SE
of the eyelid. A strong, but faded die scratch arcs from the back of the head
SW to in-between the T & Y in LIBERTY. Many additional N-S die scratches
run above the RTY in LIBERTY. Some swirling die scratches show on the lower
beard. A heavy, but faded die gouge
shows at the rim equidistant above the D in GOD and the W in WE. Very light N-S
die scratches show at the front hair curl. Reverse
Stage A: Strong die scratches running NNW-SSE through lower left O in ONE.
Die scratch running NW-SE through central left wheat stem. A series of die
scratches run south from the lower opening of the first A in AMERICA. A long
die scratch runs south from the lower central edge of the first S in STATES,
through the E in AMERICA and onto the lower field. Several light parallel die
scratches run north from above the O in ONE. Two stronger die scratches run
south from the lower left and right sides of the B and U in PLURIBUS. A strong
die scratch runs south along the right edge of the vertical bar of the T in
CENT. Numerous additional die scratches running mostly N-S throughout the
reverse. Reverse Stage B: Die scratches
through O in ONE and left wheat stem weaker. Die scratches running south from
the lower opening of the first A in AMERICA and first S in STATES mildly weaker.
A long die scratch runs south from the lower central edge of the first S in
STATES, through the E in AMERICA and onto the lower field. A light die scratch
runs south along the right edge of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. Two light
parallel die scratches run north from above the O in ONE still weakly present.
Two die scratches running south from the lower left and right sides of the B
and U in PLURIBUS weaker. A strong die gouge (dot) shows in the field SE of the
M in UNUM.
Submitted By: Stage A: Daniel Griffin, Stage B: Brian
Ribar
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-077
Description:
S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse:
A strong die scratch runs North from just right of the upper center of the
T in LIBERTY. A similar strength die scratch runs N-S and just grazes the upper
left arm of the Y in LIBERTY. Several NNW-SSE die scratches show above the
previously mentioned die scratches. A fine N-S die scratch runs close to the
back of the head. A tiny die gouge shows at the rim above the upper left arm of
the W in WE. A light die scratch runs SW from the lower left side of the G in
GOD. Many fine, N-S die scratches show at the front hair curl. Many, light and
parallel die scratches run South from the chin. Several light die scratches run
in multiple directions between the lower lip and the chin. Reverse: A very faded die scratch runs SSE from the lower right
arm of the first A in STATES, just grazing the upper right edge of the C in
CENT and ending in the field between the lower C and A in AMERICA. A similarly
worn die scratch runs North from the upper left side of the A in AMERICA. A
worn die gouge (dot) shows above the upper right arm of the N in UNITED. A tiny
die gouge shows inside the lower right opening of the A in STATES. A tiny die
gouge (dot) shows just to the NW of the first dot in E PLURIBUS UNUM. Very
unique die scratches show at the top of the left wheat stalk.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-078
Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse:
A strong die scratch runs East from the upper crossbar of the E in WE. A
strong die scratch runs SSE from the lower left arm of the W in WE to the top
of the head. Several strong die scratches show on the front of the neck, NW of
the bow tie. Many N-S die scratches show in front of the neck. A strong, N-S
die scratch runs just in front of the chin. Equally spaced die scratches curve
through the central opening of the 9 in the date with the far left one
connecting the upper curve of the 9 with the front of the bust. A strong die
scratch runs NNE from the upper left side of the 0 in the date. Numerous N-S
die scratches run through the entire length of the left half of the obverse.
These scratches are strongest near the L in LIBERTY and at the back of Lincoln’s
neck, left of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse:
A very strong die gouge shows inside the lower left opening of the U in
UNITED. A strong die gouge shows to the left of the last A in AMERICA. A die
gouge (dot) shows along the upper left edge of the left wheat tip. A strong
die crack runs
NNW from the rim at 4:30 o’clock then turns upward in the wheat grains. A small
curved depression shows along the upper right edge of the right vertical bar of
the N in CENT about a third of the way from the top. A strong die gouge (dot) shows along the left
side of the right vertical bar of the N in CENT about one third of the way up
from the notch. A faded die gouge shows between the rim and the lower left
wheat stalk, WSW of the O in OF.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-079
Description:
S/S Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse:
Three strong die scratches run N-S on either side of the 1 in the date and
from the tail through the upper left edge of the 9 in the date. A strong die
clash shows at the neck North of the bow tie. A die gouge (dot) shows almost
equidistant between the lower N in IN and the G in GOD. Several N-S die gouges
show in the upper hair SE of the D in GOD. A die gouge runs North from the
upper hair and on to the field, SE of the E in WE. A faded die scratch runs
NW-SE between the S & T in TRUST. A strong die gouge (dot) shows on the
nose NW of the nostril. Two die dots show on the back of the mouth and in the
field in front of the lower lip. A
strong concentric die scratch shows behind and slightly on the back of the
lower lapel in front of the second shoulder fold. Reverse: Two die scratches form and inverted V between the lower C
& A in AMERICA. A strong, but faded die scratch connects the upper and
lower arms of the C in AMERICA. A strong, but short die gouge shows to the left
of the lower E in STATES. Four die scratches connect the upper N in UNITED with
the lower C in CENT. Many N-S die scratches run through the O in ONE with the
strongest one running just left of center inside the opening of the O in ONE. A
strong die scratch runs South from the lower right curve of the S in PLURIBUS
and fades between the N & E in ONE, only to reappear NE of the N in CENT. Numerous
additional die scratches run south from PLURIBUS. A short NW-SE die scratch
shows between the O & F in OF.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-080
Description:
S/S Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: A long die crack travels from
the rim at K-8, over the lower bust and ending in the lower lapel area. A die
gouge (dot) shows above and between the 1 and 9 in the date. A series of die
gouges (dots) show below and between the lower W and E in WE. A die gouge (dot)
shows on the back of the shoulder, ESE of the lower Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A short die scratch runs north
from the N in ONE. Numerous die gouges show inside the O in OF. A die gouge
shows to the right of the T in STATES. A die gouge to the right of the last A
in STATES.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin Cross References: None known
Comments: This
die exhibits doubling on E in WE from the doubled working hub, WWHO-001.
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