Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at about 7:00 shows on the TY of LIBERTY, the hair at the top of the head, and the hair on the back of the head. Slight doubling shows on the bottom of the one in the date.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-002
Description: A close CW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on the hair at the top of the head and the hair on the back of the head.
Die Markers:Obverse: A short vertical die gouge can be found to the right of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-003
Description: A CW spread from a pivot at about 5:00 shows on the RTY of LIBERTY and the hair at the top of the head.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-004 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A CW spread from a pivot at 4:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, the designer’s initials, and the hair at the top of the head.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: The reverse is a minor doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-004. A Class I CW spread shows as notches on the upper letters of USA and the lower letters of ONE DIME. Light doubling also shows on E PLU. A die gouge can be found on the upper left E in DIME.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ WDDO-005 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A very strong spread towards the center shows on the date, designer's initials, IGWT, LIBE of LIBERTY, the bust and the uppermost back of the head. The last T of TRUST is tripled CW from a pivot at 12:00.
Die Markers: Obverse:A die scratch with a close upper fork runs SSW from the eyelid along the nose. Light, dense NNE die scratches in the field run from the center of the nose and along the upper profile. Series of SSW die scratches from the bottom of the nose to the lips. Many die scratches running through IGWT with a strong SSW scratch from the right leg of the R in TRUST. Reverse: Light die scratch from the left lower oak leaf running SSW through the lower acorn, second U of PLURIBUS, the torch base and to the D of DIME. Light die scratch from the M of AMERICA through right upper and lower oak leaves, through the second U in UNUM and to the M of DIME.
Description: Doubling shows on the designer’s initials and the hair on the lower back of the head.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: The reverse is a minor doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-020. Notches show on the upper letters of UNITED and light extra thickness shows on E PLU.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ WDDO-007 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A medium spread toward the center shows on IGWT, the date and the designer's initials. Very light notches shows on LIBERTY. The designer's initials are at least tripled.
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: A very light NNW/SSE die crack starting to form in the hair toward the back of the head. Short N/S die scratch below the R of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: Die crack is now larger and breaks to the east at the bottom and runs to the back of the head. A new NW/SE die crack intersects the previous crack at the top. Stage A scratch is gone. A scratch running SSW is located between the lower area of the O and D of GOD. Reverse Stage A: Large die chip on the right upper olive leaf. NE/SW die gouge through the top of the right vertical bar of the U in UNITED. NW/SE die scratch centered inside the U of UNITED. Reverse Stage C: A die crack forms at the right hand side of the die chip on the olive leaf. Series of die scratches NNW from the right upper olive leaves.
Submitted By: Stage A: Frank Baumann, Stage B: Joe Feld
Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II
1963 10¢ WDDO-008
Description: A spread towards the center shows on the date, the hair lines on the lower back of the head, and the designer's initials.
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: Strong scratch south from the S of the designer's initials. Obverse Stage B: Large die chip on the nose above the nostril. Reverse Stage A: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die files as 1963 10¢ WDDR-025. A strong CCW spread from a pivot at 2:00 shows strong on UNITED and E PLU of EPU. Lighter doubling shows on STATES, ONE DIME, and the dots. Series of NE/SW die scratches above the US of PLURIBUS. Fan shaped die scratches below the US of PLURIBUS. Die scratch SSW from the left lower acorn through the US of PLURIBUS. Die scratch NE from the lower olive to the stem of the left lower leaves. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge at the left upper side of the A in STATES. Die gouge in the field located between the IC of AMERICA and closer to the rim. All die scratches at the US of PLURIBUS are gone except for the SSW scratch that now runs only through the US of PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: Joe Feld, Stage B: Frank Baumann
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ WDDO-009
Description: A partial second hubbing shows on the lower letters of LIBER of LIBERTY and IGWT appears mushy.
Die Markers:Obverse: Short, thick, N/S die scratch in the field, slightly above left center from the L in LIBERTY. Die scratch south from the lower center of the B in LIBERTY. Reverse: Many short N/S die gouges below the first A in AMERICA. Die chip (dot) between the lower area of the D and I of DIME. Two significant die gouges on the bottom of the I of DIME.
Submitted By: Joe Feld
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-010
Description: Minor doubling shows on the 19 in the
date and on the designer’s initials.
Die Markers:Obverse: Die scratch on the rim left of IN. Two die gouges NE of the 3 in the date. Small die gouge right of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Die scratch on the rim above the TE in STATES. Die gouge in the lower opening of the E in STATES. Die gouge above the first U in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar (Additional die markers from a coin in John A. Wexler's collection)
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-011
Description: Minor doubling shows on the upper right
side of the 3 in the date.
Die Markers:Obverse:
None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ WDDO-012
Description: Moderate Class II spread towards the center shows on the designer's initials.
Die Markers:Obverse: E/W die crack through the hair. Old N/S die scratch between the 6 and 3 in the date. Old WNW/ESE die scratch above the UST in TRUST. N/S die scratch between the E in WE and the first T in TRUST. Die scratch extends NW from the chin. N/S die scratches at the bridge of the nose. Die scratch extends NW from the brow. Old N/S die scratch right of the Y in LIBERTY. Old NW/SE die scratch at the back of the neck. Reverse: NE/SW die scratch through the left olive leaf cluster. Two die scratches from the bottom of the torch to the E in ONE. NE/SW die scratches between the oak stem and DIME. NE/SW die scratch from the last U in PLURIBUS to the torch. N/S die scratch from the right dot to the last A in AMERICA. Old scratch S from the E in STATES.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-001 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 4:00 shows on USA, ONE DIME, EPU, and the lower parts of the branches.
Die Markers:Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A die scratch runs NW from the top left of the I in DIME.
Description: A Class I CW spread shows on USA, ONE DIME, EPU, and the flames at the top of the torch. The two hubbings were approximately the same depth giving the appearance of strong extra thickness with strong notching at the top of the cornered letters.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Geoffrey Fults
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-003
Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at about 3:00 shows on UNITED STATES, ONE, and E PLURIB.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-004
Description: A Class I CW spread shows as notches on the upper letters of USA and the lower letters of ONE DIME. Light doubling also shows on E PLU.
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-004. A CW spread from a pivot at 4:00 shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, the designer’s initials, and the hair at the top of the head. Reverse: A die gouge can be found on the upper left E in DIME.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-005
Description: A CW from a pivot at about 5:00 shows on USA, E PLU, and the flames at the top of the torch.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-006 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A spread towards the center shows on STATES OF. A medium spread CCW from a pivot at about 2:00 shows on UNITED, E PLU of EPU, ONE DIME, stem of the lower olive, the olive branch toward the top leaf, stems of the olive leaves and the stem of the olive branch.
Die Markers:Obverse: Die scratch south of the second T in TRUST, closer to the rim. Reverse: Light die scratch NNW from the L of PLURIBUS to the lower olive and turning NW to the left lower olive leaf.
Description: A close spread towards the center shows on USA, ONE DIME, E PLU, and UNUM with the strongest spread on the right side of the reverse.
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the lower E in LIBERTY. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found above the right side of the R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-008
Description: A close spread towards the center shows on AMERICA, the NUM of UNUM, and the outside oak leaves.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the upper second S in STATES.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-009
Description: An extremely close spread shows as notches on the upper letters of UNITED and extra thickness to E PLU.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-010
Description: An extremely close spread shows as notches on the upper letters of UNITED and the lower letters in STATES.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the N and I in UNITED.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-011
Description: A very close spread towards the center shows on USA and ONE DIME.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found at the rim above the F in OF.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-012
Description: An extremely close spread shows as notches on the upper letters of UNITED.
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge can be found near the rim SSW of the first T in TRUST. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the tops of the I and T in UNITED.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-013
Description: A CCW from a pivot at about 2:00 shows on UNITED, E PLU, ONE DIME, and the bottom of the olive branch.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-014
Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at about 2:00 shows on UNITED, E PLU, ONE DIME, and the bottom of the olive branch.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A short vertical die gouge can be found inside the lower U of UNITED.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ WDDR-015
Description: A close spread towards the center shows on UNITED.
Die Markers:Obverse: Curving E/W die crack through the hair on the top of the head. Strong die scratch runs NNE from the top left of the N of IN. Strong E/W die scratch through the right side of the Y in LIBERTY. Long N/S die scratches on the cheek and neck. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A short vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the upper T of UNITED. Several horizontal die scratches run through the upper E PLU. Numerous strong N/S die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-016
Description: A CCW spread shows on USA and ONE DIME.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A short vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the O in OF.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-017 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A CW spread from a pivot at about 4:00 shows on USA, ONE, E PLURIB, and the bottom of the olive branch.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-018 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A strong Class I CCW spread shows on USA, ONE DIME, EPU, the flames, and the lower parts of the branches. The strongest spread is in the lower half of the reverse.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Description: A strong spread towards the center shows on UNITED STATES and E PLU. A lesser spread shows on OF AMERICA and ONE DIME.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments: This variety is very similar to WDDR-021, but it is definitely a different working die.
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-020
Description: Notches show on the upper letters of UNITED and light extra thickness shows on E PLU.
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a minor doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-006. Doubling shows on the designer’s initials and the hair on the lower back of the head. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-021 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A strong spread towards the center along with a slight CCW pivot shows on UNITED STATES and E PLU. A lesser spread shows on OF AMERICA and ONE DIME.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found inside the lower N of ONE.
Comments: This variety is very similar to WDDR-019, but it is definitely a different working die.
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-022 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at about 2:00 shows on USA, ONE DIME, and E PLU.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-023
Description: A spread towards the center shows on UNITED STATES, E PLU, and ONE DIME.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1963 10¢ WDDR-024
Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at about 3:00 shows on UNITED STATES, E PLU of EPU, ONE, the dots, the olive leaves, and the stem of the right lower olive leaves.
Die Markers: Obverse: Series of die scratches behind the neck in many different directions. Die scratch from the 1 in the date NNE to the bust. Two heavy NNE die scratches in front of the forehead. Reverse: Short die gouge SW from about center of the underside of the lower bar of the E in STATES. Long die scratch SW from the D in DIME to the rim.
Submitted By: Joe Feld
Cross References: CONECA: 15-R-II+V
1963 10¢ WDDR-025 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A strong CCW spread from a pivot at 2:00 shows strong on UNITED and E PLU of EPU. Lighter doubling shows on STATES, ONE DIME, and the dots.
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die files as 1963 10¢ WDDO-008. A spread towards the center shows on the date, the hair lines on the lower back of the head, and the designer's initials. Strong scratch south from the S of the designer's initials. Obverse Stage B: Large die chip on the nose above the nostril. Reverse Stage A: Series of NE/SW die scratches above the US of PLURIBUS. Fan shaped die scratches below the US of PLURIBUS. Die scratch SSW from the left lower acorn through the US of PLURIBUS. Die scratch NE from the lower olive to the stem of the left lower leaves. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge at the left upper side of the A in STATES. Die gouge in the field located between the IC of AMERICA and closer to the rim. All die scratches at the US of PLURIBUS are gone except for the SSW scratch that now runs only through the US of PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: Joe Feld, Stage B: Frank Baumann
Description: A spread toward the center shows best on UNITED and light on STATES, ONE DIME, and the olive stem.
Die Markers: Obverse: Series of criss-crossing die scratches along the lower bust above the date. Die scratch from the lower rear of the nose, south through the back of the lips. Reverse:Die scratch from the lower center of the E in ONE, south toward the rim.
Submitted By: Joe Feld
Cross References: CONECA: 16-R-II
1963 10¢ WDDR-027
Description: A spread toward the center shows on UNITED, ST of STATES, E PLU of EPU, light on some of the olive leaves, and the lower olive stem.
Die Markers: Obverse: Short N/S die gouge to the right of the upper bar of the E in LIBERTY. Die chip (dot) on the lower right outside area of the nose. Reverse:Die chip (dot) in the field above the left side of the left dot.
Submitted By: Joe Feld
Cross References: None known
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-028
Description: A spread toward the center shows on USA.
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse:None significant.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1963 10¢ Pr WDDR-029
Description: A very closed spread toward the center shows on UNITE of UNITED.
Die Markers:Obverse: N/S die scratch in the field centered between the designer’s initials and the rim. SSW/NNE die scratch in the field centered between the R in TRUST and the rim. Reverse: Die scratch N/S below the right side of the U in UNITED. Die scratch WSW from the left upper side of the E in EPU. Short die scratch south from the left upper inside of the second T in STATES.