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1951-D 1¢ WRPM-041
Description: D/D/D Tilted and Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse:
Stage A: Light,
mostly N-S oriented die scratches run through the 1 and 9 in the date. A strong
area of die damage, resembling a circulation hit shows to the SW of VDB (This
damaged area is present on all examples of this variety studied thus far). A
very light die crack runs above the VDB initials. Faded die scratches run SE
from the front of the neck. A die scratch runs SE from the T in LIBERTY into
the back of the bust. The previous die scratch is overlaid by SW-NE oriented
die scratches. A long die scratch runs north between the L and I in LIBERTY.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers are at least weakly visible including the die damage SW of
the VDB initials. A strong E-W die crack intersected by a perpendicular die
crack which runs north onto the bust shows above the VDB initials. Die
scratches run SSE from the underside of the nose. Reverse:
Stage A: A
light, N-S oriented die scratch grazes the right edge of the O in ONE. Two die
scratches run north from the lower crossbar of the E in ONE. NW-SE oriented die
scratches show to the NW and inside the lower opening of the O in OF.
Stage B: A
multitude of die scratches run in numerous directions throughout the entire
reverse. Of note is a long die scratch that runs south from the underside of
the left horizontal crossbar of the T in UNITED into the left wheat stem. A “V”
shaped die scratch pattern shows above the E in ONE. A die scratch curves NE
from the last S in STATES.
Submitted By: Stage A: Daniel Griffin Stage B: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-042
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A:
Numerous, mostly SSW-NNE oriented die scratches run through the date and onto
the front of the date. A die scratch curves to the south right of the S in
TRUST. Light, SW-NE oriented die scratches show below WE in the motto. Stage B: The
die scratch curving south to the right of the S in TRUST is very weak, but all
other Stage A die markers are visible. A strong series of mostly SW-NE oriented
die scratches show above the date and in front of the chin. A strong, WSW-ENE
oriented die gouge runs though the upper O in GOD. A SW-NE oriented die scratch
shows below IN and the G in GOD. A die scratch runs SW from Lincoln’s lower
hair. Stage
C: Most previous die stage markers are visible, but notably weaker.
Stage D: Only a
few of the die scratches above the date and in front of the chin and the die
gouge above the O in GOD are weakly visible from previous die stages. A die
chip shows on the forehead NNW of the eye. Reverse: Stage A (First reverse): Markers were difficult to find due to the circulated
nature of the example coin. An E-W oriented die scratch shows inside the lower
opening of the M in UNUM. Light, SW-NE oriented die scratches run through and
above the left wheat tip.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers are at least weakly visible. A distinctive, curving die
scratch connects the D in UNITED with the R in AMERICA. A light, N-S oriented
die crack runs along the right edge of the vertical crossbar of the T in CENT.
A down sloping die scratch runs through PLURIBUS.
Stage C: Most
previous die stage markers are at least weakly visible including the
distinctive die scratch from the D in UNITED to the R in AMERICA. Die chips
show on the right edge of the vertical and horizontal crossbars of the T in
CENT.
Stage D (Second reverse): A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows along the SW edge
of the C in CENT. A strong die gouge (dot) shows between the E and N in CENT. A
die scratch runs from the underside of the N in CENT SE to between the ST in
STATES. A NW-SE oriented die scratch connects the U in UNITED with the O in OF.
Submitted By: Stage A & D: John Bordner, Stage B: Paul Funaiole, Stage C: Brian
Ribar
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-035
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-043
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A N-S
oriented die scratch shows below the left side of the Y in LIBERTY. A die gouge
(dot) shows in the field below the R in TRUST. A die gouge shows at the rim
above the R in TRUST. A small, wavy die gouge shows in the field east of the
eye. A light series of die scratches run NW from the back of Lincoln’s bust.
Stage B: The
wavy die gouge east of the eye, the die gouge (dot) below the R in TRUST and
the N-S die scratch below the Y in LIBERTY are still visible from Stage A. A series of die cracks show on the lower bust
above the VDB initials. Reverse: Stage A: A
light, E-W oriented die scratch runs through the central N in ONE. A faded die
scratch runs east from the central crossbar of the E in ONE. Die cracks show on
the T in CENT. A faded die scratch runs NW from the central left edge of the
last A in AMERICA. Stage
B: All Stage A die markers are still visible.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: Brian Ribar
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-037
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-044
Description: D/D/D North and South
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A
light die crack shows above the VDB initials. A long, mostly E-W oriented die
crack runs from the back of the bust onto Lincoln’s lower shoulder. Faint die
scratch runs south to the right of the T in LIBERTY.
Stage B: The
E-W oriented die crack on the central shoulder and the die crack above VDB are stronger.
A light die crack runs from the back of the eyebrow and arcs across the top of
Lincoln’s temple. Reverse: Stage A: An
E-W oriented die scratch connects the upper O and N in ONE. A series of SW-NE
oriented die scratches run through the UNIT in UNITED. Distinctive,
crisscrossing die scratches show around the CA in AMERICA. A long die scratch
runs from the lower right edge of the left wheat stalk east below OF and the AM
in AMERICA. Stage
B: All Stage A die markers are still visible, but slightly weaker.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Lloyd Hanson
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #18 (Except
Stage E), Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-018
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-045
Description: D/D/D Tilted & Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A
series of light die scratches run NW-SE through the date including a slightly
stronger die scratch that runs SE from the lower 1 in the date. Numerous die
scratches run SW-NE through IN GOD in the motto. Numerous die scratches run in
multiple directions through and below the UST in TRUST. Converging die
scratches show above the left side of LIBERTY.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers are at least weakly visible. A fresh die scratch runs NE
from the upper right side of the B in LIBERTY. A N-S oriented die scratch shows
between the G in GOD and W in WE. A die clash now shows in front of the neck. Reverse: Stage A (First Reverse): Numerous, N-S oriented die scratches show throughout
most of the reverse. Two die scratches run SW-NE inside the upper O of ONE. N-S
die scratches show inside the C of CENT. A die scratch runs NNW from the lower
E in CENT. A strong N-S die scratch connects the lower N in UNITED with the
upper O in OF. A die scratch runs north from the top of the first A in AMERICA.
Stage B (Second Reverse): Die scratches run in multiple directions below the RIBU
in PLURIBUS. A strong SW-NE oriented die scratch runs through the T in CENT. Strong
die scratches run SW-NE through the UN in UNITED. A NW-SE oriented die scratch
runs through the D in UNITED.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage B: Gene Nichols
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-046
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse:
Stage A: A
light, WSW-ENE oriented die scratch runs through the first 1 in the date. A
SW-NE oriented die scratch runs through the upper left side of the 5 in the
date. An E-W oriented die scratch connects the 5 and last 1 in the date. Light
die scratches run SSW-NNE above the RTY in LIBERTY and a strong die gouge can
be seen behind Lincoln’s neck, NE of the Y in LIBERTY. Light die crack down the
upper side of the lapel on the left.
Stage B: Only a
single die gouge on the lower lapel and the die gouge NE of Y of LIBERTY are still visible. A strong series of die cracks run from the
back of the eye and through Lincoln’s upper temple. Die crack runs all the way
down the lapel and extends in the rim at 5:30 o’clock. Reverse: Stage A: Light
die scratches run N-S between the upper wheat tip and the E in E PLURIBUS. A
die scratch runs mostly E-W from behind the upper C in CENT. Die scratches run
in multiple directions through and above the T in CENT. Numerous die scratches
run SW-NE from between the C and A in AMERICA into the T of STATES. E/W die crack across the top
of the E in ONE. Die break on the lower
right area of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. Weak die crack in the field right of the
lower area of the T in CENT.
Stage B: Only
faint remnants of some Stage A die markers can still be seen. A large die chip
can be seen on the vertical bar of the T in CENT and in the field to the right
of the lower T. A very light die scratch runs north from the upper N in UNITED
toward the lower C in CENT. Die break on the T of CENT is
on the whole right side. Stronger die
crack in the field. Die break at upper
left wheat grain of the left wheat ear.
Submitted By: Stage A: Tony Russo (Updated photos on a coin from Will Brooks), Stage
B: Scott Rusch
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-040
Comments: This die is similar to WRPM-071 but
shows different cracks and gouges.
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-047
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: E-W die scratch between the D of GOD and the
hair. Die clash at the throat. NNW-SSE die scratch between the lower right of
the Y in LIBERTY and the jacket.
Stage B: Die scratch under D of GOD still present.
Faint die clash at the throat. A long die scratch runs NE form the front tip of
the bust into the lower left corner of the last 1 in the date. A light series
of die scratches run NE into the rim from the upper right side of the date. A
light series of die scratches run SW-NE in front of Lincoln’s eye and the
underside and bridge of his nose.
Stage C: The Stage A die scratches in front of
Lincoln’s eye and the underside and bridge of his nose are weakly visible. Die
scratch under D of GOD still weakly present. A series of die cracks show around
the back of the eye and E-W on Lincoln’s upper temple. A faint die clash line
shows in front of Lincoln’s throat. Reverse: Stage A: Strong NNW-SSE die scratches at the O of ONE and the
CE of CENT.
Stage B: Two die gouges (dots) show to the north and NE
of the upper left wheat stalk. A series of E-W oriented die scratches run
between the C and E of CENT. E-W oriented die scratches show between the N and
T in CENT. A die clash line shows through the lower C in AMERICA.
Stage C: The die gouges (dots) above the left wheat
stalk are still visible. The die clash line at the C in AMERICA is more
pronounced. Strong die chips show on the T in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage B: John Bordner, Stage C: Scott Rusch
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-039
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-048 Description: D/D/D South & Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: The
obverse of this variety is also a doubled eyelid that is listed in the Wexler
Doubled Die Files as 1951-D 1¢ WDDO-004. A
strong series of die cracks show NW of the back of the eye and across Lincoln’s
temple. A long die crack runs mostly NE into Lincoln’s lower bust left of the
VDB initials. Reverse: Die cracks and chips show on the upper E in ONE. A die
gouge shows to the right of the lower N in CENT. Heavy die cracks show on the T
in CENT.
Submitted By: Frank Baumann
Cross References: None known
Comments: This die also shows a solid extra eyelid south of the
upper eyelid. The doubled eyelid is
listed as a variety by CONECA as 2-O-IV, but the RPM was considered too minor
to list.
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-049
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A die
scratch shows to the SW of the mint mark running NW-SE. Several roughly
vertical concentric die scratches show above and below the Y in LIBERTY. A die chip (dot) shows in the hair south of
WE.
Stage B: Stage
A die scratches are weaker. Concentric die scratches show to the SE and east of
the chin. Concentric die scratches show above and below the Y in LIBERTY.
Concentric die scratches show behind the lower hair. A die dot shows in the
hair south of WE. Reverse: Stage A: Light
die scratches show inside C in CENT.
Small die gouges show right of the left wheat ear NW of U in
UNITED. A long curving die scratch runs
from the right side of the second A in AMERICA NNE through the second S in
STATES.
Stage B: A
series of die cracks show on the upper E in ONE. Faded, WSW-ENE oriented die
scratches run inside the lower opening of the E in ONE. A die chip shows on the
right edge of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. Light, WSW-ENE oriented
die scratches show inside the O of OF and above the left wheat stem.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-050
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse:
Stage A: A die
scratch runs north from the lower bust between the 1 and 9 in the date and ends
in front of the chin. Numerous, long die scratches run north from the right
side of the last 1 in the date. Numerous, mostly N-S oriented die scratches run
through LIBERTY. SW-NE oriented die scratches run through and above the RT in
LIBERTY.
Stage B: Only
the die scratch between the 1 and 9 in the date and the die scratches around
LIBERTY are weakly visible in this die stage. A light die crack runs across the
lower bust above the VDB initials. Reverse: Stage A: A
pair of die gouges show east and below the E in E PLURIBUS. A pair of die
gouges show in the field to the right of the lower N in CENT. Die gouges show
between the OF in OF and below the O in OF. Die damage shows inside the lower N
in UNITED. A die crack runs to the rim at 3:00 from the central right edge of
the right wheat stalk, NE of the last S in STATES.
Stage B: The
die gouges between the OF in OF and below the O in OF are still visible. The
die crack to the rim NE of the last S in STATES has grown stronger. Die cracks
now show on the upper E in ONE and on the lower T in CENT. All other Stage A
die markers are worn away.
Submitted By: Stage A: David
Mulberry, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-056
Comments: This
die shares the same reverse die as WRPM-053. The reverse die was first paired
with the WRPM-053 obverse, and then paired with the WRPM-050 obverse later on
while showing a new die crack to the rim at 3 o’clock.
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-051
Description: D/D/D Tilted & Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: A faded die scratch runs SSW from the lower B in
LIBERTY. Strong SW-NE die scratches run through the TY in LIBERTY. Faded, SW-NE
oriented die scratches run through GOD and WE in the motto. Reverse:
A faded die scratch runs east from the lowest crossbar
of the E in ONE. A light die scratch runs east from the central right side of
the T in CENT. A die gouge (dot) shows to the right of the lower left wheat
stalk and left of the O in OF. A mostly N-S die scratch shows to the left of
the U in UNITED.
Submitted By: Paul Funiaole
Cross References: None known
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-052
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A:
Light, N-S oriented die scratches show to the right of the last T in TRUST. A
light die scratch connects the upper E in WE with the upper first T in TRUST. Two
closely spaced and parallel concentric die scratches show at the rim from
approximately 10:00 to 12:00. A die gouge (dot) shows near the rim behind the
truncation of Lincoln’s bust. Stage
B: Most Stage A die markers are at least weakly visible. Reverse: Stage A: A
long die scratch runs SE from the lower right side of the T in CENT. Faded die
scratches run mostly SSW-ENE between the right side of the T in CENT and the
left wheat stalk. E-W
die scratches connecting the O and N of ONE. A “V” shaped die scratch pattern shows above the T in UNITED. NW-SE and
WNW-ESE die scratches run through the E and D in UNITED.
Stage B: The SW-NE
and WSW-ENE die scratches through ED in UNITED from Stage A are weakly visible.
A faded die scratch runs SE through the upper opening of the E in AMERICA. Faded,
NW-SE oriented die scratches show between the E and S in STATES.
Submitted By: Stage A: Gary
Shaffstall, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-053
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A:
Light, NW-SE die scratches run through the left side of the date. Two parallel
die scratches run SE from the front hair curl. Three die scratches run SE from
the lower eyebrow. Numerous die scratches run mostly SSW-NNE behind the head
and through and below IN. Numerous, SSW-NNE oriented die scratches show below
LIBERTY.
Stage B: All
Stage A die markers are still visible. A long die crack runs north from the rim
onto the lower bust just right of the VDB initials. Reverse: Stage A: A
pair of die gouges show east and below the E in E PLURIBUS. A pair of die
gouges show in the field to the right of the lower N in CENT. Die gouges show
between the OF in OF and below the O in OF. Die damage shows inside the lower N
in UNITED. Stage
B: All Stage A die markers are still visible. No die crack to rim at 3
o’clock.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian
Ribar, Stage B: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
Comments: This die shares the same reverse die as WRPM-050. The reverse die was first paired with the WRPM-053 obverse, and then paired with the WRPM-050 obverse later on while showing a new die crack to the rim at 3 o’clock. Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-054
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: “V” shaped die scratches show below the front hair
curl. A die crack shows in the hair NE of the top of the ear. A faded, but
heavy die scratch runs SW from the D in GOD. Reverse: A die gouge shows between the lower B and U in
PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NNW from the central left edge of the N in UNITED.
WSW-ENE die scratches show below the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-055
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: A die clash shows in front of the neck. A series of die
scratches run NNW from the one in the date into the front of Lincoln’s chin. NW-SE
oriented die scratches run from the forehead, bridge of the nose and mouth. A
long die scratch runs SE from the lower right corner of the R in TRUST. A die
clash remnant, overlaid by a N-S oriented die scratch shows to the right and NE
of the Y in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs north from the upper left arm of
the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A NW-SE oriented die scratch shows behind the C in
CENT. A die scratch runs north from the upper right wheat tip into the rim
right of the M in UNUM. An E-W die scratch connects the E in ONE with the M in
UNUM. A light, E-W oriented die scratch runs through the lower N and into the E
in ONE. A long die scratch runs NW from the central right wheat stalk right of
the last S in STATES.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-056
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Faded, mostly N-S oriented die scratches run below the
G in GOD. SSW-NNE die scratches overlaid by WNW-ESE die scratches forming “+”
patterns show along the edge of Lincoln’s lower hair. A long series of die
scratches run SSW from the lower hair to along the back of Lincoln’s bust. A
series of concentric die scratches show at the rim below VDB. Reverse: An interesting counter clash shows at rim right of
upper right wheat lines. A die scratch runs NNW from the upper left arm of the
N in ONE. A long die scratch connects the upper C in CENT with the back of the
lower E in CENT. A series of NW-SE oriented die scratches run between the upper
T in CENT and the lower E in ONE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-057
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A die
gouge shows at the throat above the bowtie. Concentric die scratches run across
Lincoln’s temple, face and in the field in front of his eyebrow. Light, lathe
line die scratches show on the lower shoulder fold and jacket. A strong,
WNW-ESE oriented die scratch shows below the first T in TRUST. Lathe line die
scratches run though the TY in LIBERTY. Stage B: Strong
die clash at the throat. Die gouge at the throat still visible. WNW-ESE die
scratch between the first T of TRUST still present.
Stage C: The
die gouge at the throat from Stage A is still visible. Die clash remnants show
in front of the throat. Only the concentric die scratches in front of the eyebrow
are weakly visible from Stage A. Reverse: Stage A: A die
scratch runs SE from the center crossbar of the E in ONE. A N-S oriented die
scratch connects the E in UNITED with the first A in AMERICA. Two parallel die
scratches run ESE from the right side of the D in UNITED. Light lathe line die
scratches run through the right side of STATES and AMERICA.
Stage B: Strong
die clash between the C and E in CENT and connecting to the I in UNITED. Strong
die clash connecting the E in ONE and the N in CENT.
Stage C: Die
scratches run NW from the upper left corner of the T in CENT. The die clash
shows below the lower CE in CENT and on the upper N in CENT are weaker.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage B:
Unknown, Stage C: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-052
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-058
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Weak NNW-SSE die scratch in the field near the right lower area of the
Y in LIBERTY.
Stage B: A series of SW-NE oriented die scratches show
in front of the neck. A concentric die scratch shows at the rim between the G
in GOD and the W in WE. A die gouge shows
to the left of the lower U in TRUST. A
WNW-ENE die scratch shows near the rim below the shoulder fold. Reverse:
Stage A: Die scratch south between the
IB of PLURIBUS and curving slightly below left center to the N in ONE. Stage B: Stage A die scratch
runs south between the IB in PLURIBUS, disappears in the field, then reappears
and curves slightly east into the left center to the N in ONE. Two, mostly
NW-SE oriented die scratches show inside the opening of the E in ONE. Light,
NW-SE oriented die scratches run through the ER and CA of AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage B:
Daniel Griffin
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1951D-1MM-054
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-059
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A die gouge (dot) shows in the field left of
the mintmark and WNW-ESE die scratch runs below 19 in the date. Light, E-W die
scratches show between the D in GOD and W in WE and between the OD in GOD. A
NW-SE oriented die scratch shows below the first T in TRUST.
Stage B: Most Stage A die markers are at least weakly
visible except for the WNW-ESE die scratch below the 19 in the date. A light,
E-W oriented die scratch shows in the shoulder fold. Reverse: Stage A: Two short die gashes show below the O in
ONE. Numerous die scratches run NW from above the UNIT in UNITED and behind the
C in CENT. A SW-NE oriented die scratch straddles the last A in AMERICA.
Stage B: All Stage A die markers are at least weakly
visible. NW-SE oriented die scratches run through the central motto. A die
scratch runs ESE from the lower right edge of the S in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: John
Bordner, Stage B: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
1951-D 1¢ WRPM-060
Description: D/D Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Lathe marks near the rim showing
sporadically above IGWT. E-W die
scratches between the W and E of WE.
Stage B: All Stage A markers abraded away. Two faded
die scratches run NE from the bridge of Lincoln’s nose and forehead. A die
gouge (dot) shows on Lincoln’s upper shoulder east of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Stage A: Feeder
finger die gouge NE from the top of the left wheatear running through the top
of the O in ONE. Feeder finger die gouge
SE from the right center of the left wheatear running through the UNITE of
UNITED. Very light die crack shows on
the right of the vertical bar and the far right of the horizontal bar of the T
in CENT. Die gouge at the upper right of
the E in AMERICA.
Stage B: Stage A markers worn away except cracks on T
in CENT and gouge on E in AMERICA. A die gouge (dot) shows below the lower left
corner of the E in CENT. A die crack shows on the upper E in ONE. Three die
gouges show in the field to the right of the lower right wheat stem.
Submitted By: Stage A: Al
Raddi, Stage B: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
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