Description: Class V doubling shows on IN GOD
WE TRUST.
Die Markers: Obverse: A long diagonal die crack runs through
Lincoln’s upper forehead and hair. A
series of faded diagonal die scratches run through and below the Y in LIBERTY. A diagonal die scratch shows in the lower
shoulder fold of Lincoln’s jacket behind the lapel. Reverse: Vertical
die scratches show inside the C in CENT.
A vertical die scratch runs through the lower opening of the first S in
STATES. A vertical die scratch runs
north from the upper right edge of the A in STATES. A die scratch runs north from the upper O in
OF. A diagonal die scratch grazes the
upper right edge of the M in AMERICA. A
series of die gouges (dots) show on or near the E in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1941D-1DO-004
Comments: The
updated plate coin was the original 1941-D 1¢ WDDO-005 listing, which was found
to be a higher-grade example of this listing.
1941-D 1¢ WDDO-002
Description: Class V doubling shows on IN GOD
WE TRUST.
Die Markers:Obverse: A series of vertical die
scratches run through WE. Diagonal die
scratches run through TRUST. Vertical
die scratches run through the date, mint mark and front of Lincoln’s jacket. A series of die scratches run north from
Lincoln’s upper forehead and front hair curl.
A concentric die scratch runs
near the rim from the right of the date to the back of Lincoln’s bust. Reverse: A
series of vertical die scratches run through and left of the N in ONE. Vertical die scratches run through the letters
E and N in CENT. Vertical die scratches
show to the right of the letter T in CENT. Numerous, vertical die scratches run through
most of the letters in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Description: Very close counterclockwise
spread can be seen on TRUST.
Die Markers: Obverse: The
obverse is also a re-punched mint mark designated WRPM-007. Spiked head die crack between W and E in
WE. Die crack across the base of the
bust and through V and D of V.D.B. to the rim.
Reverse: The reverse is a
doubled die designated WDDR-002. None
noted.
Description: Class II and VI doubling shows on
the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST.
Die Markers:Obverse: A die gouge shows on the central
right edge of the L in LIBERTY. A series
of small die gouges (dots) show around the Y in LIBERTY. A faded die scratch runs south from the Y in
LIBERTY. A die gouge shows on the front
of Lincoln’s bust, southwest of the date. Reverse: A
vertical die scratch run from the left wheat tip into the E in E PLURIBUS. Light, vertical die scratches run through the
N and T in UNITED. A vertical die
scratch runs along the left edge of the opening of the O in OF. Light, diagonal die scratches run below the
letters A and M in AMERICA.
Description: Class VI doubling shows on the
date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST, with a notch showing on the lower R in
TRUST.
Die Markers:Obverse:Stage A: A series of vertical die
scratches run through LIBERTY. A
vertical die scratch runs through the tip of Lincoln’s nose. Stage B: The Stage A vertical die scratches through
LIBERTY are extremely weak. A die crack
runs from the rim at 6 o’clock onto Lincoln’s lower bust. Reverse:Stage A: A die crack runs to the rim at 4
o’clock, to the southeast of the last S in STATES. Stage
B: Reverse die changed. A diagonal die scratch shows inside the lower
opening of the C in CENT. Vertical die
scratches run through the E in CENT. Vertical
die scratches show on either side of the of the T in CENT. Numerous vertical die scratches run through
most of the letters in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: John Shields
Cross References: CONECA:
3-O-VI, Coppercoins: 1941D-1DO-002 Comments: This is a
replacement for the original listing, which was found to be a higher-grade
example of the 1941-D 1¢ WDDO-001 listing.
Stage A:
Stage B:
1941-D 1¢ WDDO-006
Description: A strong doubled eyelid shows to
the south of the normal eyelid.
Die Markers:Obverse: An “X” shaped die scratch pattern
runs through the tip of Lincoln’s nose. A
series of vertical die scratches run through the date. Light, diagonal die scratches show to the northeast
of the E in WE. Numerous, vertical die
scratches run through LIBERTY. A
concentric die scratch runs close to the rim below the VDB initials. Reverse: A
diagonal die scratch runs southwest from the lower last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John Shields
Cross References: None
known
1941-D 1¢ WDDR-001 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Very strong Class VI extra thickness shows the letters of EPU, the dots, both wheat ears and stems, and the outer most letters of USA.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch extends east from the top of Lincoln’s bowtie. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch extends NW from the upper left C of CENT. A die scratch extends north from the upper right N of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: A die chip can be found on the bottom of the T in CENT.
Comments: This variety was originally discovered by Delma K. Romines.
1941-D 1¢ WDDR-002
Description: Strong extra
thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and both upper wheat ears. Lesser thickness shows on both wheat stems.
Die Markers: Obverse: The
obverse is a re-punched mint mark designated WRPM-007 and doubled die
designated WDDO-003. Spiked head die
crack between W and E in WE. Die crack
across the base of the bust and through V and D of V.D.B. to the rim.
Reverse: None noted.
