Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge seen at the upper right of the D of GOD. Reverse: Die gouge inside the lower C of CENT. Die dot is seen at the top right of the T of UNITED.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: E/W die scratches through and below the 19 of the date. W by N/E by S die scratch through the center of the O in GOD. Die gouge above the last T of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: All stage A markers abraded away except for a weak scratch through the 19 of the date. Die chip on right center of the 6 in the date. A group of die scratches running SW to NE at the edge of Lincoln’s lower lapel. Reverse Stage A: E/W die scratches through and below USA. ENE/WSW die scratch above the right wheat stem. Die scratch north then turning NE from the upper left side of the N of ONE. Die scratch running east and west inside the O of ONE. Reverse Stage B: All stage A markers abraded away except for a weak scratch above the wheat stem. Die scratch north from the upper left side of the second U in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Ken Potter
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #20
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-003
Description: D/D/D East & West
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: There
is a die scratch left of T in LIBERTY running north to south. Several light die scratches run roughly east
from the hairline. A die scratch runs
NNE/SSW behind Lincoln’s neck. Obverse Stage B: A die crack is present above VDB running
east and ending to the right of VDB at the edge of the bust. A small die crack is present on the
head. A die gouge is present below O in
GOD. The die scratches seen on Stage A
are no longer visible. Obverse Stage C: Die crack continues at the edge of the
bust south to the rim. Die crack on the
head extends across the entire head and nearly enters the field below WE. Die gouge present below O in GOD still
visible. Reverse Stage A: There are die clash remnants running through
O in ONE and C in CENT. There are the
remnants of a die clash through I in AMERICA.
A strong die gouge (dot) is present in the lower E in CENT. Reverse
Stage B: The stage A die clashes and
strong die gouge (dot) are still visible.
Reverse Stage C: New reverse die.
Submitted By: John Bordner
(Updated photos on coins provided by Brian Allen).
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #8 and #11 (RPM #11 has been delisted on
VarietyVista), Coppercoins: 1946D-1MM-008 and 1946D-1MM-011.
Comments: The original
WRPM-070 was found to be an earlier die stage of WRPM-003 and has been added to
this listing. A sincere thank you goes
out to Brian Allen for his intensive study of this die.
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-004 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die gouge under Lincoln’s chin just above the bowtie. Obverse Stage B: Die crack starting at the rim to the left of VDB running north and ending at the lapel. Reverse Stage A: Die scratch under the center bar of the E of ONE. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. Die scratch is seen to the left of the right wheat stem. Two die scratches running north from the left wheat stem.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: John Bordner
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die gouge to the left of the first T of TRUST. Die gouge the right of date near the rim. Small die gouge to the right of the E of WE. Obverse Stage B: All Stage A markers are faint. Obverse Stage C: Die gouge above the L of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge at the right upper edge of the E of ONE and a die scratch just under. Two die scratches are seen on the lower inside of the D of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge seen on the upper left U of UNITED. Reverse Stage C: NW to SE die scratches are seen on the left side.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: Brian Ribar, Stage C: Lloyd Hanson
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-007 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die chit just above the eye lid. Obverse Stage B: Die chip in the field near the edge of Lincoln’s hair seen below the first T of TRUST. Reverse Stage A: Two die chips are seen on the lower left of the last S of STATES. Reverse Stage B: Small die gouge on the lower right wheat stem running south from the bottom edge of the stem.
Submitted By: Stage A: Lloyd Hanson, Stage B: John A. Wexler
Die Markers: Obverse: N/S die scratched centered inside the upper opening of the E in LIBERTY. Light die scratches north from the TY in LIBERTY. Reverse: X-shaped die scratches between the upper area of the C in CENT and the wheat lines. NW/SE die scratches through the top of the C in CENT.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-010 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D Northeast
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Two die scratches between the T and Y of LIBERTY running north. A long die scratch running north from the top left of the Y of LIBERTY, another long die scratch running north from the top right of the Y of LIBERTY. Circular die scratches are seen under Lincoln’s ear. Die gouge between and below the last S of STATES and the first T of TRUST. A snake like die gouge on the neck to the left of the back of Lincoln’s beard. Obverse Stage B: All above markers are still present; all markers from stage A are fading in Stage B. Obverse Stage C: Most markers from Stage A are still present with some gone for Stage C. Die scratch just under the V and D of VDB. Die gouge in the field to the right of the Y of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Long die scratch running NW from the left edge of the right wheat running through the upper last S of STATES and ending between the N and T of CENT. Reverse Stage B: A die gouge just above and to the right of the last S of STATES on the left edge of the right wheat stalk. Reverse Stage C: Die scratch running NE from the left of the T of UNITED to the bottom of the E of cent.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B & C: John Bordner
Die Markers: Obverse: Long E/W die scratch above the date. E/W die scratches are seen to the left of the mint mark. Reverse: Small die gouge below the left side of the R of PLURIBUS. Die gouge (dot) at the upper left of the D in UNITED. Die scratch NE from the top of the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-012
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die gouge towards the bottom of Lincoln’s coat to the right of VDB and in the first fold. Die gouge to the left edge of the first T of TRUST. Small die gouge is seen between the E of WE and the first T of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: None Noted. Reverse Stage A: Die scratch is seen starting on the right edge of the I running SE under the B of LIBERTY ending in the field below. Die scratches are seen with most running E & W with a few running SW to NE between the N & T of CENT. SW to NE die scratches is seen through the A & T of STATES. Reverse Stage B: Large die chip on the upper left wheat stalk.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die gouge to the right of the E of WE. Two die scratches in front of the profile running north and south. Die gouge in front of Lincoln’s nose. Obverse Stage B: Die crack starting at the rim and running north over the B of VDB and ending at the collar. Crack starting at the rim between the W and E of WE running south ending at the top of the ear. Obverse Stage C: Bothstage B markers have become stronger. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge on lower left of the E in E PLURIBUS. Die gouges seen on all letters of UNUM. Die scratch running west from the bottom of the U of UNUM. Both wheat stalks have multiple die gouges. Reverse Stage B: Die scratch running SW from the lower right of the O continuing through the lower leg of the N of ONE. Reverse Stage C: Die gouge is seen inside and centered in the C of CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A & C: Brian Ribar, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-015
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge between and below WE and a second die gouge at the bottom of the E of WE. Reverse: Die scratch running north from the top of the T of CENT and ending to the right of the bottom leg of the E of ONE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-016 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D Northeast
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch under the 1 in date running west. Reverse: Die gouge centered at the top crease of the M of AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratches running west from the lower 9 to the 1, one scratch runs slightly north ending on the right side of the 1, the second die scratch ending under the 1. Die scratch above the 6 in date running west from the edge of the rim and ending above and to the left of the 6 in date. Die scratches are seen running through GOD. Diagonal die scratch is seen under the E of WE. Die scratches under TRU of TRUST. Diagonal die scratch is seen between the S and T of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: Two small die chips are seen on the let side of the R of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage C: Small die gouge to the bottom left of the first T of TRUST. Reverse Stage A: Two die scratches, one scratch running on the top of RIB of PLURIBUS, a second die scratch running through RIB of PLURIBUS. Many east to west die scratches seen below URIBUS of PLURIBUS. Long scratch is seen running southeast at the upper N of ONE. Die scratch running southwest from the bottom of the O of ONE and ending at the top of the N of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Small die scratch seen on the top of the lower arc of the second S of STATES. Reverse Stage C: Two small die gouges on the left upper and lower R of AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: Paul Funaiole, Stage B: Jeff Longeuay, Stage C: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-018
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Strong and slightly curving NE/SW die scratch in the field above the RTY of LIBERTY just left of the head. Light series of die scratches NW/SE and fan shaped scratch pattern running through the previous scratch. Reverse: Long N/S die scratch between the U and N of UNITED. Die scratch NE from the center inside of the C in CENT to the left hand side of the E of ONE.
Submitted By: Ken Chylinski
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-019
Description: D/D/D West & South
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-020
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die gouge under bow tie. Die gouge under 4 of date.. Obverse Stage B: Crack in hair running NE from the top of the ear, a second die crack running west and east meeting up with the first die crack. Die gouge in the field to the right of the nose. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge on the top of the E of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Die crack at the tip of the left wheat running towards the lower E of E PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Schmitt, Stage B: Gary Shaffstall
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-021
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge in the field to the left of the second T of TRUST. Die gouges seen above and below the eye lid. Parallel die scratches curve NNE from the top of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Die gouge from the right side of the 1st A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: James C. Moreland
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-022
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches under the 46 in date running west to east. Die scratches at the throat. Die scratch parallel to the rim above GOD. Reverse: Die scratch starting at the P running through L ending at the U of PLURIBUS. Die gouge on the left edge of the N of UNUM. Die scratch running through the N of UNUM in a NE direction turning into a die gouge between the N and U of UNUM.
Submitted By: Bill Wilson
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-023
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: N by E/S by W die crack running through the upper left side of the ear that intersects a second die crack that runs NNW through the head. The end of the second die crack is positioned in the head below the E in WE. Reverse: Heavily polished die showing weak wheat lines.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-024 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D Southwest
Die Markers: Obverse: NoneNoted. Reverse: None noted.
Die Markers:Obverse: Light NNE die crack from the upper center of the ear. Reverse: No strong visible die markers present.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-026
Description: D/D West
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouges seen starting at the 9 in date running SW ending on the coat to the right of VDB. Die scratches inside the B & E of LIBERTY. Two die scratches running NW/SE above through and below the R of LIBERTY. Reverse: Die scratch starting at the bottom right of the B of PLURIBUS continuing in an arc form under ER of PLURIBUS and on through the U ending at the N of UNUM. Die scratch sticking out of the right side of the upper left wheat. SW/NE die scratches are seen inside the C of CENT.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-027
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die crack starting at the rim running N to the left of the V of VDB ending on the edge of the lapel. Reverse: Die scratch inside the A & M of AMERICA running SE ending in the field below each of the letters.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch seen from the upper 4 running NW ending in the field above the date. Reverse: Die scratch SW from lower left E in EPU to top of left wheat. Two die scratches running NW from the outer edge of the C of CENT to the left wheat meeting another scratch running N and forming an X in the field to the right of the left wheat.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch at the top of the chin running north ending in front of the lips. Multiple die scratches are seen in front of the ear. Reverse: Short die scratch between the left legs of the N of ONE. Die scratch is seen on the right edge of the U of UNITED running south.
Comments: The photo of this variety is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-030 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack starting at the ear running NE ending in the hair at the top of the head between the E of WE and the first T of TRUST. Clash remnant is seen under the chin close to the throat. Reverse: Die gouge is seen on the outer lower left of the O of ONE. Die crack on lower right wheat stalk.
Comments: The photo of this variety is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-031 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch starting at the vest running north to Lincoln’s beard. Short die scratch seen in front of the ear. Obverse Stage B: Short die scratches running NS between the bottom of the chin and neck area. A few long die scratches from the throat area running east ending if he field. Reverse Stage A: A light die crackrunning SW from the bottom of the right leg of the A of STATES to the top of the C of AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: Die crack is now faint due to die polishing. A die scratch running SE from the inner front leg of the N of ONE ending below the N of ONE. A short die scratch is seen between the upper legs of the N in ONE running E/W.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: John Bordner
Die Markers: Obverse: Weak E/W die scratch between the rim and the vest fold. Die gouge between the bottom of the vest and the rim. Reverse: Small dot sized die gouge above the tip of the right wheat stem. A light die crack is seen from the die chip on the right wheat running N/E to the rim. A dot sized die gouge is seen on left wheat stem tip very much like the right wheat.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-033
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Strong die gouges near the rim below the designer’s initials. Reverse: Small die gouge to the right of the upper T in CENT.
Submitted By: Albert B. Raddi
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-034
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die crack at the rim running over V of V.D.B. and continuing NE then east and then turning south ending at the bottom of Lincoln’s coat near the rim. Die crack is seen above and to the left of the ear running NE ending on Lincoln’s head. Reverse: Die crack centered and running north on the left wheat stalk.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo of this variety is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-035
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch starting at the throat running east and ending in the field. Die gouge (dot) slightly above left center from the second T in TRUST. Short die scratch is seen running south from the bottom of the left leg of the N of IN. Obverse Stage B: Die gouge west of nostril. Reverse Stage A: North by west die gouge is seen on the lower left edge of the left leg of the N of IN. Reverse Stage B: All outer devices including both wheat stalks show strong die deterioration.
Submitted By: Stage A: Scott Rusch, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-036
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: NE/SW die scratches on the neck. Medium die gouge is seen in the field left center from the mint mark. Die gouge is seen on the upper right bowtie. A short die scratch is seen above the bowtie running east and west. Reverse: A series of die scratches running north and south are seen starting at the lower left leg of the N of CENT, die scratches continue running south affecting the D of UNITED and the first S of STATES as well as AME of AMERICA.
Submitted By: Scott Rusch
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-037
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Heavy NE/SW die scratches through the lower area of the 1 in the date and NW of the 1 in the field. Long die gouge running NE from the center of the ear into the temple. Die scratch starting in the field under the right side of the bust running west showing itself at the edge of the bust ending under the VDB. Reverse: Small die gouge from the lower left leg edge of the M in AMERICA. Long, weak N/S die scratch through the C in AMERICA. Dot sized die gouge between the E & N of CENT.
Submitted By: John Schmitt
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1946D-1MM-020
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-038
Description: D/D/D South & Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge right of center in the field from the E of WE. NE die scratch from the top of the bowtie. NE/SW die scratches on the front of the neck. Reverse: Light, mostly northerly die scratches through USA.
Submitted By: John Schmitt
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #18
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-039
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: NW/SE die scratches on the head NW of the eye. Slightly curving NNW die scratch from the back of the collar. Die gouge under and through the L of LIBERTY. Reverse: NE/SW die scratches through the ES of STATES. Small die gouge is seen on the left lower area of the N of CENT. Die chips on the left wheat stem.
Submitted By: John Schmitt
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-040
Description: D/D West
Die Markers: Obverse: Parallel die scratches SW from the lower ear. N/S die scratches to the left of the lips. Die clash at the front of the throat. Reverse: Die gouge above right side of T in UNITED. Die clash remnants between lower C and E in CENT. Two fine die cracks at the top of the left wheat, one die crack running towards the rim and a second die crack running towards the E of E PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Ben Peters
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-041
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Two die gouges about left center of the vest near the lapel. Reverse: Die gouge (dot) centered above the N and E of ONE.
Submitted By: John Miller
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-042
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch under left side of bowtie. Obverse Stage B: Die scratch on the right side of the I of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Two pair of die scratches seen at the lower C of CENT coming to a point at the right edge of the left wheat stalk. Die scratches are seen inside the lower C of CENT. Die scratch running east from the bottom of the C of CENT.Die gouge inside the lower E of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Short die gouge seen on the inside bottom of the E of CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A: Paul Funaiole, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo for this variety is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-043
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Small die gouge (dot) above the right wheat stalk.
Submitted By: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-044
Description: D/D West
Die Markers: Obverse: NNW/SSE die scratch in front of upper profile. SSW/NNE die scratches above and below the 19 in date. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-045
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Fine die scratches are seen in front of eye as well as in front of lips. N/S die scratches around the 1 in date. Die scratches forming an X at the throat. Reverse: Die scratches in and around the D of UNITED as well as the R of AMERICA. Small die gouges are seen on many letters of PLURIBUS as well as all letters of UNUM.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-046
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: NW/SE die gouge in the center fold of the vest. SW/NE die crack on the lower left of the shoulder. Reverse: Small die gouge above and between the O and N of ONE. Small die gouge above the left side of the N in ONE. Die gouge centered above and between the ends of the wheat stems. Short die scratch south from the bottom left of the C in CENT.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-047
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Small die gouge touches the left side of the D in GOD. Reverse: Die gouge to the left of the lower U in UNITED.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-048
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch above and to the left side of the bow tie. Long die scratch under the chin. Two die scratches at the chin. Reverse: Die gouge above the R of PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1946D-1MM-019
Comments: The photo for this variety is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
Die Markers: Obverse: Short die scratch under ear. Reverse: Die gouge seen on PLU of PLURIBUS. Die scratch between the lower U & R of PLURIBUS. Die scratch running NW/SE from the bottom of the E of ONE to the top of the T of CENT. A long die scratch is seen between the upper N & T of CENT running NE through the bottom leg of the E of ONE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo for this variety is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-050
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch north from the upper right of the mint mark. E/W die scratch under the ear. Short die gouges in the field behind the lower back of the jacket. Horizontal V-shaped die scratch on the cheek just above the beard. Obverse Stage B: Die gouge right of the throat.Faint die scratch is seen under ear. Reverse Stage A: Die scratch through the top of the letters of URI BUS in PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge at the upper right of the left wheatear. Die scratch under first A of AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Allen, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-051
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge SW of the 1 on the edge of the jacket. Reverse: Die gouge between the lower N & I of UNITED.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo for this variety was taken by Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-052
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch seen under the bust. Die scratch seen at edge of rim for most of obverse. Reverse: Die scratch ESE from the bottom of the R in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-053
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Two die scratches forming an X in front of the lips. Die scratch running SW from the 9 and continuing onto the bust. Short die scratch starting on the tail of the 9 running SW. Die gouge to the left of the last T of TRUST. Reverse: Multiple die scratches and gouges running sporadically through PLURIBUS with stronger die gouges seen on both sides of the M of UNUM. Strong die gouge inside the U of PLURIBUS. Die scratches under the O of ONE.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-054
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge seen on the left edge of the G of GOD. Die chip in the field at the edge of the brow. Reverse: Faint die gouge at the tip of the left wheat stem.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-055
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge on the crease of the cheek located left of the lips. E/W die gouge seen at the top of the last jacket fold. Reverse: Die gouge at the D of UNITED slightly below right center. Small die chip is seen on the right bottom of the first S in STATES. WSW/ENE die scratches connecting the D of UNITED to the first S in STATES. Die scratches WNW from the left side of the R of AMERICA. WSW/ENE die scratches through the lower area of the M in AMERICA. E/W die scratches through and below the C and last A of AMERICA.
Submitted By: Gary Shaffstall
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-056
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch on edge of the 9 in date tail running east.Die crack from the upper side of the ear that runs in a NE/SW. Light NNE/SSW die crack above the eye. Light NNW/SSE die crack on the cheek. Obverse Stage B: Die scratch on edge of 9 in date tail running east is now very faint. Die chip at right center of the 4 in the date where the two bars meet. Reverse Stage A: Long die scratch inside the E of CENT, two small die scratches seen on the inside bottom left corner where the center bar meets with the vertical bar. Die scratch at the base of the N of CENT running south. Reverse Stage B: X shaped die scratch connecting the bottom of the T in CENT to the second T in States. NNW/SSE die scratches at the left of USA.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-057
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Two NNW/SSE die scratches are seen below the chin. Light die scratch connecting the beard to the nostril. N/S die scratch running through the 6 in date. Reverse: A long die scratch starting inside the O of ONE and continuing through the N & E onto the left edge of the right wheat stalk. Die scratch at the top of the right wheat stalk running east towards the rim. Strong die scratch seen in the upper wheat kernels running east & west. Die scratch beginning north from the upper right of the N in UNITED and running through the C of CENT. Light NNW/SSE die gouge centered above the T of CENT. South by east die scratch from the lower left of the N in CENT to the center of the E of AMERICA.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-058
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die crack NNE from the top of the ear running into the hair. Die gouge in the field at left center of the T in LIBERTY. Die gouge in the field SE of the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: NE/SW die scratch inside the C of CENT at right center. Die chip on the lower left side of the E of CENT. Die gouge (dot) at lower center of the first A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-059
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Small die gouge (dot) on the nose slightly left of the bridge. Small die gouge (dot) right of the eye. Short die gouge is seen just above the bridge of the nose. NNW/SSE die scratch below the chin. Short die scratch NW from the lower serif of the mint mark. Die gouge left of the mint mark and slightly above center. Reverse: Die gouge (dot) in the field positioned center between the left sides of the C of CENT and the N of UNITED.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-060
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Weak NE/SW die scratches above the 1 in the date. Small dot sized die gouge is seen in the field well above the T of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Die gouge under eye. Reverse Stage A: Light die scratch NNW from left center of the R in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge between the N & U of UNUM.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage B: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-061
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge seen at the upper brow running SE through the back of the nostril ending at the edge of the bottom of the beard in the field. Reverse: Die gouge at the lower inside of the E of ONE running SE ending at the inside bottom edge of the arm. Die gouge next to the left side of the diagonal leg of the N of ONE running SE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photo for this variety was taken by Brian Ribar.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-062
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Die gouge in the field below the N of UNITED.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-063
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: WSW to ENE die scratch through the lower back of the ear. Reverse: Horizontal die scratch betweenlower E and R in AMERICA. Die crack on the right wheat running N/S from about the height of the top of the S of STATES north ending on the right side of the upper wheat kernels.
Submitted By: Ben Peters
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-064
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: Die gouge right of the eyelid. Reverse: Die gouge on the lower right side of the N of ONE.
Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-065
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-024. The lower eye is spread to the west. Arcing die scratch from the top of the front curl to the left side of the U of TRUST. Die gouge on head. Die gouges above the ear. Die gouge behind the ear running south. Die gouge starting to the right of the upper ear running east and ending above the eye. Die gouge just below the eye running SE. Die scratch above the Y of LIBERTY running north. Die gouge on back running south than east to the lapel. Obverse Stage B: Two small die gouges on the top of the forehead. Reverse Stage A: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-D 1¢ WWHR-001. Doubling shows on the lower left wheat stalk and stem. Die scratch between the upper left wheat tip and the E of E PLURIBUS. Die scratches running east from the lower left wheat to the upper and lower U of UNITED. A light die scratch is seen at the inside base of the U of UNITED running south. Reverse Stage B: Die chip on right edge of left wheat to the left of the upper U of UNITED.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-066
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Die gouge inside the upper N in ONE. Die gouge inside the upper left O in OF.
Submitted By: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-067
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch running north through the L of LIBERTY. Die scratches seen under and to the right of VDB. Obverse Stage B: Die scratches running N/S above the Y of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: None significant. Reverse Stage B: Tiny die gouge to the left of the upper E of STATES.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-068
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge seen at the upper left of the 6 in date. Reverse: WNW/ESE die scratch through the URI of PLURIBUS. W/E die scratch through the upper RI of PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-069
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Circular die scratches seen at the neck, below the ear, under the chin, and in the field to the left and right of the central parts of the bust. Reverse: Die scratches running SE and east from the center right of the U to the N of UNITED. NW/SE die scratch through the upper ME in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1946D-1MM-026
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-070 – Listing needed
Comments: This variety has been delisted as it was found
to be an earlier die stage of WRPM-003.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-071
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches running SSW/NNE to the right of the bowtie and upper vest. Reverse: WWHR-001. Doubling shows on the lower left wheat stalk and stem.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-072
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: E/W die scratches on the jacket left of the lapel. Reverse: Lathe marks in the area of EPU. NE/SW die scratch right of the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-073
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch NNE from about the upper center of the 9 in date. Die gouge on the shoulder left of the jacket fold. Reverse: Small dot sized die gouge at the upper right side of the last T in STATES.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-074
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Light NNW/SSE die scratch in the field right of the lips. Reverse: Die scratch NNW from the upper left side of the first S in STATES. Die scratch NNW from the top of the R in AMERICA. E/W die scratches between UNITED and STATES. E/W die scratches between OF and AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-075
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Very short die scratch from the top of the head positioned SW of the first T in TRUST. Die gouge in the field positioned at the left upper side of the 1 in date. Reverse: NW/SE die scratches at right center of the E of ONE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-076
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Dot sized die gouge in the field right of the lower area of the forehead. Dot sized die gouge at the lower right side of the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: No strong visible die markers present.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-077
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: N/S die scratches left of the mint mark. Die scratches north from the right upper side of the bowtie. Long die scratch SE from the back of the eyelid. Lighter NW/SE die scratches to the right of the eyelid. Reverse: Die scratch NW from the left upper side of the N in ONE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-078
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Tooling gouges in the hair near the head positioned below WE. Reverse: Die scratch from the center of the E in UNITED running ESE through the D in UNITED.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-079
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Very short NNW/SSE die scratch between the upper area of the T and Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: SSW die scratch from the left upper side of the first T in STATES through the bottom of the first S in STATES and into the E in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-080
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: N/S die scratches above the right upper area of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: WNW/ESE die scratches through the bottom of the upper R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-081
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: X-shaped die scratch above the right side of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Reverse is heavily abraded. No prominent die markers.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-082
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: NE/SW die scratch at the left lower area of the 9 in the date. N/S die scratches at the TY area of LIBERTY. Reverse: Very fine (barely noticeable) NE/SW die scratches in the field below PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-083
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: ENE/WSW die scratch above the date. Light NNW/SSE die scratch through the left side of the 4 in the date. SSW/NNE die gouge from the right center of the N of IN. Reverse: N/S die gouge centered at the top of the second U in PLURIBUS. Light, long die scratch running WSW/ESE between the C of CENT and UNI of UNITED. Die gouge (dot) above the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-084
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Light and short die scratch in the upper hair. Dot sized die gouge in the field behind the head at ear level. Reverse: Short die scratch on the right lower end of the T of CENT. Die gouges through and below the first A of AMERICA, another scratch running through the lower M of AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-085
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Light die scratch south from the lower right of the W of WE running to the head. Reverse: Short die scratch is seen north from the lower inside center of the C in CENT.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-086
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: Light die scratch south from the lower right of the W of WE running to the head. Reverse: Short die scratch is seen north from the lower inside center of the C in CENT.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-087
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge (dot) above the right side of the bowtie. Die gouge NW from the top center of the S in TRUST to the rim. Reverse: NE/SW die scratches inside the upper opening of the E of CENT.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-088
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch SW from right inside center of the 9 in the date. Reverse: Short NW/SE die scratch at the lower inside of the D in UNITED. A short die scratch is seen south from bottom center of the first S in STATES. NE/SW die scratch through the lower right of the E in AMERICA that connects to the R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-089
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-022. A Class II spread towards the center shows on the date. Die scratch SW from right inside center of the 9 in the date. Reverse: A strong die gouge runs west from the top of the P in PLURIBUS. A die gouge runs from west to east through the center of the L in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-090
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments: This variety was previously listed as WRPM-014 but was deleted from the listings by John Bordner for some unknown reason. It is being reinstated here as WRPM-090.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-091
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge to left of the bottom of the nose. Reverse: Two parallel die scratches run NW from the top of the N of UNITED.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
Comments: This variety was listed as WRPM-019 by John Bordner replacing a variety originally listed by me as WRPM-019. The original listing was restored and the Bordner listing reassigned as WRPM-091.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge just above the L in LIBERTY. Die scratch SW from the bottom of the G in GOD. Reverse: A strong die gouge touches the top right of the N of UNITED. Die scratch west from the E in EPU. Parallel E/W die scratches below the CE of CENT. E/W die scratch inside the lower C of CENT.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
Comments: This variety was listed as a possible stage of another variety by John Bordner but further study shows that it is a unique variety of its own.
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-093
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: A die clash mark can be found to the left of the back of the neck. Reverse: A light die crack runs down the right side of the T in CENT.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-094
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs WNW/ESE between the lower D in GOD and the lower W in WE. A light die scratch runs north from the front of the vest to the left of the mint mark. Reverse: A short die scratch runs WSW/ENE inside the upper E in CENT.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1946-D 1¢ WRPM-095
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs west from the top left of the first T in TRUST. Reverse: A die gouge can be found inside the lower E in ONE. A small die gouge can be found just below the E in STATES.