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1951-D 1¢ WRPM-001
Description: D/D/D Southwest and East
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Short, mostly N-S oriented
die scratches show around the Y in LIBERTY weaker. Concentric die scratches
show behind Lincoln’s head. Short die scratches show in front of the upper
forehead. Short, mostly E-W oriented die scratches show around the S and last T
in TRUST.
Reverse:
A series of concentric die
scratches show around the first S in STATES. A SW-NE oriented die gouge shows
inside the O of OF. A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows to the SW of the O in
OF.
Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson (Updated photos
on a coin from John Bordner)
Cross References: CONECA RPM #1; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-001
Comments: Originally two die stages
were noted by John Bordner, but both showed identical markers and have been condensed
into one stage.
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-002
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: A die clash shows in front of Lincoln’s neck. A series of
NW-SW oriented die scratches show between the chin and the date. A series of
die scratches run generally NE from the right edge of most of Lincoln’s
profile. A pair of mostly E-W oriented
dies scratches show below GOD in the motto.
A pair of mostly parallel dies scratches run SSE from the lower S in
TRUST. A mostly N-S die scratch connects
the Y in LIBERTY to the back of Lincoln’s vest. A distinctive die scratch
pattern shows around the Y in LIBERTY.
Stage B: The die clash in front of Lincoln’s neck is present, but
weaker. The die scratches from the chin to the date are mostly worn away. The
series of die scratches running NE from the right edge of Lincoln’s profile are
present, but weaker. The E-W oriented die scratches under GOD are still
visible. The N-S oriented die scratch connecting the Y in LIBERTY to the back
of the vest is present, but weak. The parallel die scratches running SSE from
the S in TRUST has been worn away.
Stage C: The die clash in front of the neck has worn away. A fresh,
SW-NE oriented die scratch shows below Lincoln’s chin. The die scratches
running NE from the front of Lincoln’s profile are faded and weak. The E-W
oriented die scratches under GOD are weak and incomplete. A strong, SW-NE
oriented die scratch runs through the Y in LIBERTY. All other Stage A and B die
markers have been worn away. Reverse:
Stage A: A short, but strong die scratch runs NE
from the right edge of the left wheat tip. A WSW-ENE oriented die scratch runs
through the O in ONE and into the upper left edge of the N in ONE. A strong
series of NW-SE oriented die scratches run through the C in CENT. These die
scratches overlay a weaker series of mostly NNW-SSE oriented die scratches
inside the opening of the C in CENT. A distinctive series of die scratches show
to the right of the T in CENT. A die gouge shows along the lower left opening
of the U in UNITED (Only marker visible in all known die stages). Two parallel,
NW-SE oriented die scratches run through and below the UN in UNITED.
Stage B: The die gouge along the lower left opening of the U in
UNITED is visible. The parallel die scratches through and below the UN in
UNITED are weakly visible. The die scratch emanating from the upper left wheat
tip is weakly visible. All other Stage A die markers are worn away. A fresh
series of mostly E-W oriented die scratches show inside the opening of the C in
CENT.
Stage C: The die gouge along the lower left opening of the U in
UNITED is visible. All other Stage A and B die markers are worn away. Die chips
show on the vertical and horizontal crossbars of the T in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B
& C: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA RPM #2; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-002
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-003
Description: D/D/D West and Tilted
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: A light die scratch runs NW from the top of the mint-mark
into the 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs NW from the top left edge of
the 1 in the date. A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows above the bow tie. A
light die scratch runs SE from Lincoln’s mouth. Concentric die scratches show
in the field in front of Lincoln’s nose. A short die scratch runs west from the
top left edge of the first T in TRUST. A wavy concentric die scratch runs from
above the L in LIBERTY to above the last T in TRUST (Section from WE to TR in
TRUST pictured). A long die scratch runs NW from the back of Lincoln’s neck.
Stage B: A pair of parallel die scratches show in the field below
the RT in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs SW from the lower B in LIBERTY. A
die crack runs thorough VDB. A die scratch runs dead north from the front edge
of Lincoln’s eyebrow. The concentric die scratch at the rim from the L in
LIBERTY to the last T in TRUST is visible, but weaker. Reverse:
Stage A: A faded die gouge shows in the field
behind the C in CENT. A strong die chip shows on the lower T in CENT. This chip
also extends into the field below the T in CENT.
Stage B: The die chip on the T in CENT and chip in the field have
grown slightly, but remain relatively unchanged. The reverse die has now been
heavily abraded with fresh NW-SE oriented die scratches showing along much of
the left side of the reverse. A short die crack shows on the lower right wheat,
ESE of the last S in STATES. All other Stage A die markers have worn away.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B:
John Shields
Cross References: CONECA RPM #3; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-003
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-004
Description: D/D South
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: A perfectly N-S oriented die scratch runs from the field
between the 1 and 9 in the date, south onto the front of Lincoln’s lapel. There is no sign of a die crack above VDB. A
strong N-S oriented die scratch shows under Lincoln’s chin. A series of N-S
oriented die scratches show behind Lincoln’s head and neck.
Stage B: The N-S oriented die scratch on the lapel is present. A
light die crack shows above the VDB initials. The die scratches behind
Lincoln’s head and neck are present, but weaker.
Stage C: The N-S die scratch on the front of Lincoln’s lapel is worn
away. A strong die crack runs above the VDB initials. A single strong die
scratch remains behind Lincoln’s head. All other Stage A and B die markers are
worn away.
Stage D: Die chips show on the tail and inside the upper curve of
the 9 in the date. The die crack over VDB is stronger. All other previous die
stage markers are worn away.
Stage E: The die chips on the 9 in the date have grown extensively.
The die crack over VDB is stronger. All other previous die stage markers are
worn away. Reverse:
Stage A: A die scratch runs south from the lower A
in STATES through the C in AMERICA. A N-S oriented die scratch shows inside the
opening of the E in ONE. A series of N-S oriented die scratches run through OF.
Stage B: The N-S oriented die scratches through OF are still
present. All other Stage A markers are still visible. Stage C: Light die scratches show at either side and below of the
junction of the vertical and horizontal crossbars of the T in CENT. All Stage A and B reverse markers are
worn away.
Stage D: Faded NW-SE oriented die scratches run through the UN of
UNITED. A series of faded die scratches run through the lower C in AMERICA. All previous die stage markers are
worn away.
Stage E: A faded N-S die scratch shows inside the C in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A, B, D, & E: John
Shields, Stage C: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA RPM #4; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-004
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
Stage E:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-005
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: A long die crack shows over the VDB initials, but it does
not run to the rim in this die stage. Short, N-S oriented die scratches show
inside the shoulder fold. A series of faded die scratches run NNE from
Lincoln’s nose, eyebrow and forehead.
Stage B: The die crack over VDB now extends to the rim on its left-hand
side and contains a small die chip. The die scratches inside Lincoln’s shoulder
fold and in front of his profile are considerably weaker.
Stage C: A die crack extends from the NW corner of the mint-mark
into the tail of the 9 in the date. The die crack over VDB extends heavily to
the rim and contains two chips. All other Stage A and B die markers are still
weakly visible. Reverse:
Stage A: A faded die clash shows to the right of
the C in CENT. A small die chip shows at the middle of the vertical crossbar of
the T in CENT. A die clash line extends SW from the lower C in AMERICA. Several
short die scratches show around the C and A in AMERICA.
Stage B: The die clash at the C in CENT is only weakly visible. The
die chip on the T of CENT has gown larger. The die clash at the C of AMERICA is
still visible, but the Stage A die scratches have worn away.
Stage C: The die clash at the C in CENT is extremely weak. The die
chip on the T in CENT continues to grow in size. A die clash remnant is visible
between the N and T in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A, B,
& C: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA RPM #5; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-005
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-006
Description: D/D North
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: Light,
SW-NE oriented die scratches run through and below the date. Similar, SW-NE
oriented die scratches show on and in front of the neck. An E-W oriented die
scratch shows at the rim between the D in GOD and the W in WE. A pair of die
gouges show below the lower right edge of the E in LIBERTY. Numerous, SW-NE
oriented die scratches show below the LIBER in LIBERTY.
Stage B: The die
gouges below the E in LIBERTY are well worn, but visible. All other Stage A die
markers are worn away. A “V” shaped die scratch pattern shows in front of
Lincoln’s eye. Worn die scratches run SW from the back of Lincoln’s neck. A
light, mostly E-W oriented die crack runs through the lower jacket folds.
Stage C: Die
gouges below E in LIBERTY essentially gone.
Die scratches in front of Lincoln’s eye weaker. Die chip on upper right
9 in the date. Die clash behind Lincoln’s neck. Reverse:
Stage A: A
series of mostly E-W oriented die scratches show between the N and T in CENT. Numerous,
NW-SE oriented die scratches run through and below OF. A series of NW-SE
oriented die scratches run through the ED of UNITED and ST of STATES into the central
letters of AMERICA.
Stage B: Some
of the NW-SE oriented die scratches below OF and the E-W die scratches between
the N and T in CENT are weakly visible. All other Stage A die markers are worn
away. A light die crack shows on the lower right wheat, SE of the last A in
AMERICA. Faded, E-W die scratches show through the C in CENT.
Stage C: The
Stage B markers are still weakly visible. Die crack lower right T in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A: Mike Coffy, Stage B &
C: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA RPM #6; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-006
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-007
Description: D/D/D East and Tilted
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: No die crack on Lincoln’s shoulder. Light,
parallel die scratches run west from the upper N in IN. A faded, but heavy, E-W
oriented die scratch runs through the upper R in TRUST. A wavy die scratch
shows at the rim above the UST in TRUST. A die scratch runs perfectly south
from the lower L in LIBERTY.
Stage B: A die
crack runs SSW-NNE on the back of Lincoln’s shoulder. The die scratches running
west from the upper N in IN are extremely weak. The heavy die scratch through
the R in TRUST is weak. The die scratch at the rim above UST in TRUST is worn
away. The die scratch running south from the L in LIBERTY has been worn away. A
N-S oriented die crack runs through the back of the eye.
Stage C: The
die crack on the shoulder now runs to the rim at approximately 7:00. The Stage
A & B die scratch through the R in TRUST is extremely weak. The die crack
at the back of the eye has grown considerably and extends NW on to the central
forehead. All other previous die stage markers have been worn away. Reverse:
Stage A: Numerous,
NNW-SSE oriented die scratches show throughout most of the reverse. Multi-directional
die scratches show inside the opening of the C in CENT.
Stage B (Possible new reverse die): No recognizable Stage A die markers. Light, WSW-ENE
oriented die scratches run through the ON in ONE. A series of WSW-ENE oriented
die scratches run through the T in CENT and intersect with SSW-NNE oriented die
scratches running through the N in CENT. A complex series of die scratches show
above the UN in UNITED. Multiple, SSW-NNE oriented die scratches run through
STATES and AMERICA.
Stage C: Some
of the Stage B die markers are visible, particularly the die scratches running
SSE from the lower T in CENT and above the UN in UNITED.
Submitted By: Stage A & C: John Bordner,
Stage B: Ben Peters
Cross References: CONECA RPM #7; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-007
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-008
Description: D/D/D Northeast and West
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: Two
parallel die scratches run WNW from the lower left tail of the 5 in the date.
Numerous, mostly N-S die scratches show below the mint-mark and on the front of
the bust. Concentric, E-W die scratches show on the lower bust WSW of the date.
A die gouge shows on the nose, SE of the eye. A series of light die scratches
run mostly north from the top of the eyebrow. A crisscrossing die scratch
pattern shows below the ST in TRUST. Numerous, SSW-NNE oriented die scratches
run through and above the LIBE in LIBERTY.
Stage B: The
die gouge at the eye is weakly visible. All other Stage A die markers are worn
away. A die crack runs mostly E-W through the 195 in the date. A die gouge
shows at the rim above the last T and at the upper right edge of the U in
TRUST. A long die crack runs mostly E-W over the VDB initials. Reverse:
Stage A: Numerous,
mostly E-W die scratches run through the left wheat tip and the E in E PLURIBUS.
A strong, E-W die scratch overlays numerous lighter die scratches below the C
in CENT. Numerous die scratches run mostly E-W through the E in ONE. Letters in
UNITED are markedly weak due to die abrasion. Several, E-W oriented die
scratches run through the ED in UNITED.
Stage B: The E-W
die scratch below the C in CENT is weakly visible. An E-W oriented die scratch
runs between the lower O and N in ONE. A vertical die chip shows on the lower T
in CENT. Light, mostly E-W oriented die scratches show above the T in CENT. The
letters of UNITED remain weak. All other Stage A die markers worn away.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA RPM #8; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-008
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-009
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:
Obverse: Stage A: A faded die
scratch runs from the back of the lower 9 in the date, SSE into the upper right
edge of the mint mark. A series of short, SW-NE oriented die scratches show on
the lower jacket, SW of the mint mark. A
die gouge is present on the right underside of 5 in the date. A series of die scratches run SSE from the
underside of the chin and in front of much of Lincoln’s upper profile. An E-W
oriented die scratch shows near the rim between the E in WE and the first T in
TRUST. A similar E-W die scratch shows between the upper D in GOD and the W in
WE. A short, WNW-ESE oriented die scratch shows below the Y in LIBERTY. Stage B:
All Stage A die markers are at least weakly visible. A die gouge is
present to the right of the upper mid first 1 in the date. A fresh and slightly
curved, E-W oriented die scratch now shows below the Stage A die scratch
between the E in WE and the first T in TRUST.
Stage C: A new die crack is
present in the upper hair. Stage D: A light die clash is visible behind the neck. A new die crack is present on the
forehead. A new die scratch running
NNE/SSW under ER in LIBERTY is present.
Stage E: The die scratch under ER
is much weaker. The die crack on the
forehead is stronger. The die clash
behind the neck is still visible. Stage
F: Die scratch under ER is no longer
visible. The die crack on the forehead
is stronger. The die clash behind the
neck is still visible. Reverse: Stage A: A die scratch runs NW from the lower left side of
the N in CENT. Light, mostly E-W oriented die scratches show in the lower
opening of the E in ONE. Concentric die scratches run through the last A in
AMERICA and the TES in STATES. Light, NW-SE oriented die scratches run through
the UNI in UNITED. Stage B: All Stage A
die scratches are at least weakly visible. The NW-SE oriented die scratches
left of the lower T in CENT are more pronounced. Stage C:
No significant changes noted.
Stage D: No significant changes
noted. Stage E: Die chips are present on the lower T in
CENT. Strong ENE/WSW die scratch under
NI in UNITED. Stage F: New reverse die. Crisscrossing north to south and east to west
die scratches are present throughout much of the reverse.
Submitted By: Stage A, C, D,
E, & F: John Bordner (Updated Stage A photos on a coin from John Shields),
Stage B: Ben Peters
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #9; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-009
Comments: The
original Stage B and Stage C have been combined into one stage.
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-010
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: A
NW-SE oriented die scratch runs between the 5 and 1 in the date. Faded, NW-SE
oriented die scratches show in the field and on Lincoln’s lower jacket left of
the mint mark. Numerous faded die scratches run SE from Lincoln’s mouth area.
Short, NW-SE oriented die scratches show to the SE of Lincoln’s eye. Light, E-W
oriented die scratches show inside the upper and central openings of Lincoln’s
ear. Short, NW oriented die scratches run from the back of Lincoln’s jacket
below the Y in LIBERTY.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers are at least weakly visible. A fresh series of die
scratches show in the field to the east of Lincoln’s mouth and north of the
date. A strong series of die scratches show in the field to the right of
Lincoln’s hair curl. Die scratches that form an “inverted V,” show to the right
of the Y in LIBERTY.
Stage C: Die
crack from right inside of the 5 in the date to the mintmark. Die scratches SSW from OD in GOD.
Stage D: All
previous die stage markers are worn away. A strong die crack runs from the tail
of the 9 in the date into the upper left side of the mint mark. An extensive
series of die cracks show between the 9 and 5 in the date with partial die fill
inside the 5. Reverse:
Stage A:
Light, WNW-ESE oriented die scratches show through most of the central reverse.
Of note are die scratches through the lower opening of the C in CENT, a long
E-W die scratch through the upper letters in UNITED and parallel E-W die
scratches through the lower last A in AMERICA.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers are still visible. Remnants of a die clash now show on the
upper right vertical bar of the N in CENT and through STATES and AMERICA.
Stage C: Portions
of the Stage B die clash are still visible through the lower C in AMERICA and
on the N in CENT. Die breaks on lower T
in CENT.
Stage D: Most
previous die stage markers are extremely weak or completely worn away. Portions
of the Stage B die clash are still visible through the lower C in AMERICA and
on the N in CENT. Die breaks on lower T in CENT more prominent. A light E-W
oriented die scratch shows just below the upper crossbar of the E in UNITED.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner (Updated
photos on a coin from John Shields), Stage B: Lloyd Hanson, Stage C: Tony
Russo, Stage D: John Shields
Cross References: CONECA RPM #10; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-010
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-011
Description: D/D/D East and Tilted
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: Die
scratch at the rim above LIBERTY.
Stage B: Die scratch at the rim above
LIBERTY weaker. A faded die scratch runs
north from the upper left edge of the 1 in the date. A short, SW-NE oriented
die scratch shows in the field SE of the chin. A series of E-W and SW-NE
oriented die scratches show in front of Lincoln’s forehead. A broken concentric
die scratch runs near the rim below the date and lower bust and from
approximately 9:00 above the L in LIBERTY to 1:00 between the E in WE and first
T in TRUST. A die gouge (dot) shows to the right of the upper G in GOD. A series
of die gouges (dots) show to the East, SW and SSE of the N in IN. A light, but
long die crack runs NW then W from the eye onto the central forehead.
Stage C: The
die scratch running north from the upper left edge of the 1 in the date is worn
away. The SW-NE oriented die scratch at the chin is visible. The die scratches
in front of Lincoln’s forehead are weaker, but visible. The concentric die
scratch at the rim is extremely weak. The die gouges around the N in IN are
still visible, while the die gouge at the G in GOD is worn away. The die crack
on the central forehead has grown.
Stage D: Stronger die crack on the
forehead.
Stage E: The
lower curve of the east punching is not visible in this and subsequent die
stages. The SW-NE oriented die scratch at the chin is weakly visible. The die
scratches in front of Lincoln’s forehead are weak, but visible. The die gouges
around the N in IN are still visible. The die crack on the central forehead has
grown. All other previous die markers are worn away.
Stage F: The
die scratch at the chin is visible, but extremely worn. The die scratches in
front of Lincoln’s forehead are extremely weak. All other previous die markers,
except for the die crack on the forehead, are worn away. The die crack on the
forehead has grown and now contains a die chip. Reverse:
Stage A: None
noted.
Stage B: First
reverse. A die clash line runs from the upper right corner of the N in CENT
into and through the lower E in ONE. A mostly N-S die crack shows on the lower
right wheat grains East of the last S in STATES. A fine die crack has formed on
the lower T in CENT with a very small portion showing in the field to the right
of the vertical crossbar. A faded die scratch runs NW from the upper right edge
of the O in ONE into the N in UNITED.
Stage C: New
reverse die (second reverse): A short die scratch runs north from the lower
curve of the C in CENT. Light, mostly N-S oriented die scratches run through
the upper E in CENT into the lower O and N in ONE. A strong NW-SE oriented die
scratch overlays a series of N-S oriented die scratches right of the T in CENT.
N-S oriented die scratches run through the TES in STATES and the last A in
AMERICA.
Stage D: Small die chip on the T of
CENT.
Stage E: The
die scratches to the right of the T in CENT are faded, but visible. A strong
die chip shows on the lower T in CENT. N-S oriented die scratches run south
from the lower T in CENT. The die scratch north from the lower C in CENT is
still visible. All other previous die markers are worn away.
Stage F: All
Stage E die markers are still visible.
Submitted By: Stage A, B, D, & E: John
Bordner, Stage C & F: Ben Peters
Cross References: CONECA RPM #11; Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-011
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
Stage E:
Stage F:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-012
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:
Obverse:
A faded series of NW-SE oriented die scratches run
between the date and the chin. A single stronger die scratch runs NW from the
upper left edge of the 5 in the date. A die clash shows in front of the neck. A
series of light die scratches run SE from the TR in TRUST. A short series of
SW-NE oriented die scratches shows between the D in GOD and the W in WE. A long
and faded die scratch runs SE from the last T in TRUST. Numerous, NNE-SSW
oriented die scratches run through LIBERTY. An E-W oriented die scratch almost
connects the lower G and O in GOD. Reverse:
Light, WNW-ESE oriented die scratches run from the
right wheat stalk through the ES in STATES and into the last A in AMERICA. A
faded die scratch shows below the UM in UNUM. A die gouge, coupled with light
SW oriented die scratches, shows to the right of the upper vertical crossbar in
the T in CENT.
Submitted By: John Shields
Cross References: CONECA RPM #12, Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-012
Comments: This
is a potential replacement listing for the old WRPM-012 given that had no
photos or coin are present in the files.
The same cross reference is noted so the status as a replacement is uncertain.
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-013
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: Light,
NW-SE oriented die scratches run from the lower chin into the 1 and 9 of the
date. Numerous, die scratches run SE from the RUS in TRUST and into the rim at
approximately 3:00. A long die scratch runs SE from the lower tip of the nose
into the upper left edge of the 1 in the date. Light, concentric die scratches
run through the TY in LIBERTY. A distinctive die scratch pattern shows in the
shoulder fold behind the lower lapel area.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers have been worn away except for the die scratches in the
shoulder fold behind the lower lapel. A short die gouge runs through the V in
VDB.
Stage C: The
die scratches in the shoulder fold are weakly visible. The die gouge through
the V in VDB is weakly visible. A curved die crack shows on the lower forehead
NE of the top of the ear.
Reverse:
Stage A: A
strong, NW-SE oriented die scratch shows to the right of the O in ONE. A long
die scratch runs SW from the lower right edge of the O in ONE into the upper
left edge of the N in CENT. Strong concentric die scratches show to the left of
the U in UNITED. A distinctive die scratch pattern shows above the A and last T
in STATES.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers are worn away. Light, mostly NW-SE oriented die scratches
show along either side of the left arm of the N in ONE.
Stage C: A die
chip shows to the right of the lower right wheat stalk, ESE of the last A in
AMERICA. A faded die clash line runs through the lower C in AMERICA. Light die
cracks show on the lower left wheat kernels, SW of the U in UNITED.
Submitted By: Stage A & C: John Bordner, Stage B: Lloyd Hanson
Cross References: CONECA RPM #13, Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-013
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-014 Description: D/D East
Die Markers:
Obverse:
Stage A: The obverse of this variety is also a tripled eyelid that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1951-D 1¢ WDDO-009. NNW-SSE oriented die scratches run in front of the
eyebrow and through the nose with one particularly long die scratch extending
into the 9 of the date. Numerous, NNW-SSE oriented die scratches run from the
underside of the chin into and left of the 1 in the date. The previously
mentioned die scratches are overlaid by a single SW-NE oriented die scratch
left of the 1 in the date. A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows in the field
right of the last T in TRUST. Numerous light die scratches run NW from Lincoln’s
upper back, SE and left of the Y in LIBERTY.
Stage B: Most
of the Stage A die markers are extremely weak or worn away. Traces of the die
scratches under the nose and through the 9 in the date are still visible. A long,
curved die crack shows on the central bust, NE and above the VDB initials. The extra eyelids are no longer clearly visible
and are mushy in appearance. Reverse:
Stage A: First
reverse. A light die crack runs to the rim from the upper left wheat at
approximately 9:30. A pattern of die damage shows inside the C in CENT. A die
gouge shows along the central left edge of the right vertical bar of the N in
CENT.
Stage B: New
reverse die (second reverse). Two, light die scratches run north from the left
wheat tip. A short SW-NE oriented die scratch grazes the upper right edge of
the C in CENT. Concentric die scratches run through the last A in AMERICA. A
long die scratch runs SE from the central left arm of the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: Ben Peters, Stage B: Frank Baumann
Cross References: CONECA RPM #14, Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-014
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-015
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:
Obverse: A very close spread shows to
the east inside the mint mark on this variety. A curved die crack connects the
first 1 and 9 in the date. A die gouge (dot) shows to the east of the second 1
in the date. A long die scratch runs SE from the first 1 in the date. A short,
mostly E-W oriented die scratch shows between the D in GOD and the W in WE. A light, E-W oriented die scratch overlays a
series of NW-SE oriented die scratches above the 19 in the date.
Reverse: A
strong die gouge protrudes from the upper right tip of the right arm of the N
in ONE. A lighter die scratch runs WNW from the upper left edge of the right
arm of the N in ONE. A die gouge (dot) shows inside the lower opening of the E
in ONE. A series of concentric die scratches show between and above the M and E
in AMERICA. A series of N-S oriented die scratches run through and above the U
and N in UNITED with some reaching as far north as the E in E PLURIBUS. A distinctive
series of die scratches shows above TES in STATES.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: This
is a replacement for the original WRPM-015.
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-016
Description: D/D South
Die Markers:
Obverse: A die crack runs NW from the central back of
the eyebrow. A crescent shaped die crack shows in the hair NE of the top of the
ear. A faded concentric die scratch runs east from the upper E in WE through
the upper letters of TRUST. A short, mostly E-W oriented die scratch shows
inside the upper opening of the ear.
Reverse: Faded concentric die scratches run through
the right side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. A well-hidden die
gouge shows along the left margin of the right wheat stalk east of the central
last A in AMERICA. A faded die scratch runs SE from the lower right edge of the
U in UNITED.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #16, Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-016
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-017
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A
light die clash shows in front of the neck. A series of NE-SW oriented die
scratches run between the bowtie and the underside of the chin. A long series
of NNE-SSW oriented die scratches show to the right of the Y in LIBERTY and
extend to the rim behind Lincoln’s bust. A portion of the central shoulder fold
has been abraded leaving a flat area. The right side of the buttonhole has been
similarly abraded leaving reduced detail in that area. Light die scratches run
west from the G in GOD into and below IN. A die scratch runs mostly west from
the upper I in IN. A broken concentric die scratch shows just inside the rim
starting at the L in LIBERTY and running clockwise to above the last T in
TRUST.
Stage B: The
die clash at the neck is still visible as are some of the NE-SW oriented die
scratches between the bowtie and chin. The NNE-SSW oriented die scratches
behind Lincoln’s profile are weak, but still visible. The abraded areas on
Lincoln’s should fold and buttonhole are still visible. The die scratches
around IN are extremely weak. The concentric die scratch at the rim from the L
in LIBERTY to the last T in TRUST is only weakly visible in a few areas.
Stage C: Most
of the previous die stage markers are worn away except for the abraded areas on
the shoulder fold and buttonhole. A long die crack runs NW from the back of the
central eyebrow, eventually curving west through the back of the forehead. Reverse:
Stage A:
Extensive, mostly N-S oriented die scratches show throughout most of the
reverse. A strong, N-S oriented die scratch runs along the right edge of the E
in STATES. The die scratch at the E in STATES is crossed by and E-W oriented
die scratch forming a “plus” sign just right of the lower opening of the E. A
distinctive die scratch pattern runs through and below the N in UNITED.
Stage B: Most
Stage A markers are faded, but still clearly visible.
Stage C: All
previous die stage markers are worn away. A light die scratch runs NW from the
upper left edge of the last A in AMERICA. A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows
inside the O in OF. A die scratch runs ESE from the lower left arm of the first
A in AMERICA. Strong die abrasion to remove a die clash shows on the upper
right arm of the N in CENT.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #17, Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-017
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-018
Description: D/D/D North and South
Die Markers: Obverse:
A die gouge shows to the left of the 1 in the date. A
faded die clash shows in front of the neck. A short, N-S oriented die scratch
overlaying faded SW-NE oriented die scratches shows in front of the eyebrow. A strong
die gouge shows along the SE edge of the S in TRUST. A raised area shows to the
right of the lower Y in LIBERTY. A well hidden, SW-NE oriented die scratch
shows in the central hair directly below WE in the motto.
Reverse:
A faded NW-SE oriented die scratch runs through the
lower last S in STATES. A similar die scratch runs NW from the top of the
second T in STATES. Faded die scratch NW from the D in UNITED. Two strong die
chips show on the lower vertical crossbar and right edge of the horizontal
crossbar of the T in CENT. Die abrasion to remove a die clash shows on the
upper right vertical bar of the N in CENT. Faded die gouge between the C and E
in CENT. A die gouge shows along the lower
right edge of the right wheat stalk.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #18 (Stage E only) and RPM #35, Coppercoins:
1951D-1MM-038
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-019
Description: D/D East
Die Markers: Obverse: A faded die scratch runs SW from the tail of the 9 in
the date. A band of concentric die scratches run from the D in GOD, through WE
and into the TR in TRUST. A die scratch runs ESE from the front on the hair
curl. A faded die scratch pattern shows in the lower shoulder fold of Lincoln’s
jacket. Reverse: A strong, N-S oriented die scratch shows inside the
opening of the C in CENT. A faded, mostly N-S oriented die scratch shows to the
right of the previous mentioned die scratch. A curved die scratch overlays a
series of N-S oriented die scratches between the N and T in CENT. Die scratches
run south from the E in E PLURIBUS into and right of the left wheat tip.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #27, Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-027
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-020
Description: D/D Southeast
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A:
Light, NW-SE oriented die scratches run under the chin and through the date.
Strong die clash remnants show in front of the neck and SE of the bowtie. A
long, curving die scratch runs mostly south below the E in LIBERTY. Three die
scratches run NNE from the tops of the E, R and T in LIBERTY. A short, but strong
die scratch runs mostly E from the middle crossbar of the E in WE.
Stage B: Most
of the NW-SE oriented die scratches near the chin and date are worn away. The
die clash in front of the neck and SE of the bowtie is faded, but visible. The
die scratch below the E in LIBERTY is worn away. The die scratch from the
middle crossbar of the E in WE is weak, but visible. Only the NNE die scratch
from the top of the T in LIBERTY is still visible. Reverse: Stage A: Die
chip on NW corner of the E in ONE. Evidence
of a strong die clash shows in front of the lower C in CENT. Additional die
clash evidence shows through the lower A in STATES, the C in AMERICA and at the
upper right arm of the N in CENT. A strong die chip shows on the lower T in
CENT. Two parallel die scratches run SE from the lower opening of the M in
AMERICA, overlaying numerous other die scratches.
Stage B: The
die clash remnants and most of the die scratches from Stage A have been worn
away. The die chip on the NW corner of the E in ONE is still visible as is the
die chip on the lower T in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #20, Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-020
Stage A:
Stage B:
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