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1943-S 1¢ WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: This variety is at least a tripled die. A strong Class V CCW spread from a pivot at approximately 9:00 shows on the date, Lincoln’s bowtie, his lips, his nose, his eye, and the upper front curl of hair. Doubling also shows on IGWT while close tripling shows on the letters of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Six long die scratches run south to north above the 94 in the date. Two parallel die scratches run SSE from the bottom of the R in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: A die scratch runs from north to south to the right of the Y in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs north from the top of the 4 in the date. Reverse Stage A: None noted. Reverse Stage B: A die gouge (dot) can be found inside the D of UNITED. Several die scratches run SSE from the bottom of the N in CENT through the ST of STATES and the ER of AMERICA. Submitted By: Stage A: Ron Howard, Stage B: Brian Allen Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1943S-101 (019.5), Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1943S-1DO-001 Comments: This variety appeared in our 1984 book The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die where it was listed as 1943-S 1¢ 1-O-III (pages 75 & 76). It was originally reported by David Lindahl. Stage A:
Stage B:
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-002
Description: An extra eyelid
shows above and below the normal eyelid.
The extra lower eyelid is worn away in later die stages.
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Concentric die scratches above IN
GOD WE. Die scratches run northwest in
between the forehead and TRUST. Light die
scratches run north to south through LIBERTY. No die crack is present above V.D.B. Stage
B: Concentric die scratches above IN GOD WE are still present. A die crack runs from the rim at 6:00
through the base of the bust and back to the rim at 7:00 above V.D.B. Two parallel die scratches run north from the
T of LIBERTY. Stage C: Concentric die scratches above IN GOD WE
still visible but weaker. The die crack
running from the rim at 6:00 through the base of the bust and back to the rim
at 7:00 above V.D.B appears unchanged. Die
scratches run north from the T of LIBERTY still visible. Multidirectional die scratches are present under
the chin. Concentric scratches and large
gouges, around and to the east of the ear. Reverse:
The reverse of this variety is also a strong doubled die that is
listed in the Wexler Files as 1943-S 1¢ WDDR-005. Stage A: Multiple die scratches run through AMERICA. No die crack is present on the T in CENT. Stage B: A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE below the
P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NNW
from the upper right N in CENT. A die
scratch runs north through the R in AMERICA, between the S and T of STATES,
ending below the N in CENT. A die
scratch runs from NW to SE through the lower C in AMERICA. Die clash marks run from the E of ONE to the
N in CENT, and between the lower C and E of CENT. Stage C: Die crack and chips on
the base of the T in CENT. Die clash
marks essentially polished away.
Submitted By: Stage A & C: Daniel Griffin, Stage B: Al
Raddi
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1943S-1DO-002
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-003
Description: Doubling shows as medium thickness on the date and LIBERTY and light
thickness on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse:
Die dots are present east of
the R and north of the U in TRUST. A die
gouge is present right of top of the nose.
A linear die gouge is present in front of the throat, just above the
tie. Reverse:
A die dot can be found centrally located north of the N and U of
UNUM. A die dot can be seen outside of
the northeast corner of the N of CENT.
Submitted By: Jennifer
Casazza
Cross References:
CONECA:
2-O-VI; Coppercoins: 1943S-1DO-003
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-004
Description: Extra eyelids can be seen both above
and below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse:
A centrally located die gouge is present between the S and T in
TRUST. Die scratches run north to south
beneath the chin and down to the tie and vest. Heavy crisscrossing vertical die scratches are
present behind the head. Concentric die scratches run in and around the ear. Reverse: A die crack runs southeast from the rim through the left
wheat. Die chips are present in the
juncture of the left wheat stalk, where the ear and stem meet. Heavy die scratches run SSW/NNE in and around
CE in CENT.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments:
This variety originally was also listed as WDDR-006, but
was deemed too minor and the reverse listing has been replaced.
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-005
Description: A doubled eyelid is present below the normal
eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse:
A die chip is present in the upper outer part of the crosslet of the
4. A die gouge is present under the
bust, next to the rim. Die scratches run
NNE over the TY of LIBERTY. Reverse: Die damage to the west and south of
the O in ONE. Two die cracks run
southeast from the rim to the upper part of the left wheat. A die crack runs NNE from the rim to the
lower left wheat. A die crack runs NNW from the rim to the lower part of the
right wheat.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943S-1DO-005
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-006 Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows on the 43 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found between the centers of the 9 and 4 in the date. A die scratch extends north from the top of the R in LIBERTY. A die scratch extends north from the top of the beard. Reverse: A die gouge extends NE from the center right side of the I of AMERICA through the upper C. A short die scratch extends SW from the lower left E of EPU. Numerous die scratches run north to south throughout the reverse. Submitted By: David Mulberry Cross References: None known
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-007 Description: A Class V CW from a pivot at 3:00 shows on the letters of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: Two die scratches run SSE from between the bottoms of the E and R in LIBERTY. Three vertical die scratches can be found to the left of the back of the neck. A short die scratch runs SW from the bottom of the G in GOD. Two long and nearly parallel die scratches run NNW from the 94 in the date. Reverse: A vertical die scratch can be found between the C and E in CENT. A vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the top of the C in CENT. A nearly vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the lower E in ONE. Submitted By: Dustin Farris Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-V
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-008 Description: Three extra eyelids can be found below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A short, strong die scratch runs WSW from the back of the neck. A die gouge (dot) can be found well north of the 9. A die scratch runs from SW to NE below the 43 in the date. Reverse: A short die scratch runs east from the bottom of the E in EPU. A die scratch runs ENE from the bottom of the S in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from NW to SE through the 2nd dot. A die scratch runs from WNW to ESE above the letters in OF. A die scratch runs from SW to NE between the C and A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Dustin Farris Cross References: None known
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-009 Description: An extra eyelid can be found under the front of the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is also an RPM that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1943-S 1¢ WRPM-004. It is an S/S West. A long die scratch runs SE from the bottom left of the R in LIBERTY. A long die scratch runs SSE from the bottom of the T in LIBERTY. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die scratch runs NE from the center crossbar of the E in ONE through the top of the E. Other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-010 Description: Two extra eyelids can be found below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run east from the E in WE. Reverse: A die chip can be found inside the lower E in one. Submitted By: Aaron Gleghorn Cross References: None known
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-011
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted.
Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Brandon Van
Ness
Cross References: None known
Comments: No die markers
were noted for this die. If you
submitted this coin, I would like very much to see it to obtain markers and
mint mark positioning for attribution purposes.
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-012
Description: Doubling shows to the north on the 19 of the
date, front of the tie, lower lip, eyelid, and inner ear.
Die Markers: Obverse:
The obverse is
also an RPM that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1943-S 1¢ WRPM-011. Die scratches to the west of the W in WE run
WNW. Heavy concentric die scratches are
present by the rim to the southeast of the second T in TRUST. A vertical die clash is present in front of
the throat. Reverse: Multiple die chips are present below the UR
in PLURIBUS. A die chip is present at
the east side of the E of ONE, at the center horizontal bar.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: CONECA: 5-O-IV
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-013
Description: Extra thickness shows on the date and LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: A horizontal die gouge is present
directly above the 4. Two die gouges are
present on the lapel southwest of the date.
A die crack runs above VDB. Die
scratches run vertically under and in front of the chin. Reverse: A die dot is present slightly west of
the center in the second U in PLURIBUS.
Die scratches are present below the C in CENT running NNW/SSE.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: VarietyVista: VDDO-006;
Coppercoins: 1943S-1DO-010
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-014
Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal
eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die cracks are present running through the southwest
corner of the bust, running SSW one ending at the rim. A die crack runs southeast through the lower
part of the jacket, then separates into two cracks, one continuing to the southeast,
the other running southwest. A die crack
runs ENE from the center of the head towards the forehead and hair juncture. Reverse: A die crack runs WNW from the O in ONE,
through the left wheat leaf, to the rim. A die crack runs southeast from the A in
STATES, through the second A in AMERICA, continuing through the right wheat and
terminating at the rim. Die damage below CE in CENT and continuing through NIT in
UNITED, above the first T of STATES, and to the west of the first A in AMERICA.
A die gouge runs southeast through RI in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943S-1DO-008
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-015
Description: Doubling is present inside the loop of the 9
and as several extra eyelids below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Several die dots are present to the east
of the D in GOD. Two horizontal die
gouges are present just north of the 3. Arching
die crack with a die chip present at the base of the bust, running east to west. Reverse: Die crack running SSW from the O of ONE
to the E of CENT. Die scratch running southwest
from the T in CENT. Die scratch running southwest
through the second T and A in STATES.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943S-1DO-012
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-016
Description: Two extra eyelids show below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run west to east to
either side of the D in GOD, between the D and the rim. Die scratches run
NNW/SSE in front of and under the chin.
Heavy crisscrossing die scratches run in front of the brow. Concentric
die scratches run in and around the ear. Reverse: Two die gouges (dots) are present on
the west and upper inside of the first U of PLURIBUS. A die gouge is present north
of between the US in PLURIBUS. A small die chip present on the east upper leg
of the N in ONE. A light die crack runs northwest off of the upper west corner
of the E of ONE. A die scratch runs northwest from the S to the E in STATES.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: None known
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-017
Description: Doubling shows as several extra
eyelids below and one extra eyelid above the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouges run along the east sides of I and
N of IN, almost resembling hub doubling. Die crack running northwest from the
head to the west side of the O of GOD. Die crack running ENE from the rim to
under the L of LIBERTY. A die crack runs northwest from the rim through the
east side of the base of the bust, through the jacket. A die crack runs NNE
from the rim through the base of the bust, just to the right of the D of VDB.
Die cracks are present starting from the center of the head, sprawling in three
directions including, northwest towards the top of the head, southwest towards
the ear and ESE towards the eye. Reverse: Die crack
running northwest, from the O of ONE, in between the P and L of PLURIBUS, to
the rim. Die crack running southwest, from the rim, to the lower part of the
right wheat ear. Die crack running northwest, from the rim through the lower
part of the wheat ear and continuing to the top of the A of AMERICA. Die crack running northwest, from the E of
CENT to the O of ONE, with die chips on either end.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: None known
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-018
Description: A doubled eyelid is present just above the
normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A horizontal die gouge is present northwest
of the 3, close to the rim. Concentric die scratches above WE. A die chip
protrudes from the west side of the upper part of the first T in TRUST.
Concentric die scratches are present at the rim, below the base of the bust.
Reverse: There is a die gouge present against the rim,
above the RI in PLURIBUS. There is die damage present in the field of the upper
inside part of the of N of CENT. There
is a die dot present inside the right middle portion of the U of UNITED.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: None known
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-019
Description: Doubling of RTY is present to the south of the
bases and south of the left upright of Y in LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches, running northeast, under the O
and in between the OD of GOD. Die scratches running NNW, behind the upper part
of the head. Two independent die cracks running east to west on the base of the
bust. Die scratches, running NNW on the neck. Die scratches, running NNW under
the ear and east of the ear. Reverse: An arrow
shaped die scratch runs NNW toward the base of the E in EPU. A die dot is
present on the upper part of the right wheat leaf, just to the west of the
wheat kernels. A diagonal die scratch runs from the D of UNITED to the E of
CENT. A short but strong die scratch can be found at the base of the T of CENT,
running ENE.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: None known
1943-S
1¢ WDDO-020
Description: A doubled eyelid is present above the normal
eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die dot present in between I and N of
IN. A die crack is on the far west base
of the bust, running southwest to the rim.
Reverse: A die
gouge runs south, from the B in PLURIBUS, to the N in ONE. A diagonal die scratch runs from the second T
in STATES northwest to the N in CENT.
Submitted By: Ben Peters (Updated photos on a
coin from Daniel Griffin)
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943S-1DO-004
Comments: This die was
original listed as WRPM-011 but was found to be related to bubbling involving
much of the planchet and not a true RPM.
The WRPM-011 listing has now been replaced. Incidentally, the original and now delisted
WRPM-011 die does contain a doubled eyelid, which has been added to the Wexler
Doubled Die Files as this listing.
1943-S 1¢ WDDO-021
Description: Extra eyelids are present just north and just
south of the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Numerous die scratches run roughly NNW/SSE
throughout all fields on the obverse.
Concentric die scratches run under the bust. Reverse: Numerous die scratches run roughly NNW/SSE
throughout all fields on the reverse. A
light die crack is present on the outer wheat kernels on the left wheat. Two heavy die scratches are present at the
rim south of the left wheat.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: None known
Comments: Debris around the eye prevents full assessment
of the area further south of the upper eyelid.
As the plate coin is certified, this debris is unable to be removed.
1943-S 1¢ WDDR-001
Description: Nice extra thickness shows on the perimeter on E
PLURIBUS UNUM, the dots, and the right wheat.
Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Concentric die scratches
throughout IN GOD WE TRUST. Multiple die scratches running roughly vertically,
through and above TY of LIBERTY. Multiple die scratches running roughly
vertically under ERTY of LIBERTY. A die crack runs west to east across the base
of the bust. Stage B: New obverse die. Heavy crisscrossing die
scratches are present above the date. Die scratches, running north to south,
through RTY of LIBERTY. Heavy die scratches running NNW on the forehead just
below the hairline. Vertical die scratches just below the chin. Reverse: Stage A: Three die gouges show above the left wheat stem
tip. Die scratches run northeast from the lower inside of the C of CENT to the
E of CENT. Die scratches run northeast from the base of the N of CENT to the T
of CENT. Die scratch runs northwest, from the O of OF to the U of UNITED. Stage
B: The three die gouges
above the left wheat stem tip are still visible. Stage A die scratches are worn
away. A die gouge is present between the T of CENT and the right wheat, closer
to the wheat. Die scratches are present below the O of OF running SSW.
Submitted By: Stage A &
B: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: CONECA:
2-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1943S-1DR-001
Comments: This is a
replacement for the original WDDR-001 listing. The files for this listing were
indeterminate, though they indicate this may have once been a duplicate of
WDDR-005.
Stage A:
Stage B:
1943-S 1¢ WDDR-002
Description: Extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, the
dots, and the wheat ears.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Concentric die scratches
throughout the neck and jaw area. Multiple
die scratches run SSE under RTY of LIBERTY. No die cracks at the base of the bust. Strong die scratches run NNW in front of
forehead and eye. Obverse Stage B: Concentric scratches still
show at neck jaw area. Die scratches
still present under RTY and in front of forehead and eye area. A die crack is
present above VDB. A die crack is
present at the right lower bust running SE/NW. Obverse Stage
C: The concentric die scratches, the scratches under RTY and
scratches in front of the forehead and eye area are still present. There is a new die crack above VDB running NNW.
The die crack above VDB extends further east through the base of the bust. The die crack at the lower right bust is
slightly stronger. Reverse Stage A:
Crisscrossing die scratches are present above STATES. Crisscrossing die scratches are present above
UNI of UNITED. No die cracks are present
on either wheat ear. No die chip is
present on the base of the T of CENT. Reverse Stage B: The
crisscrossing die scratches above STATES and UNI have weakened. A die dot is present SSE of the first U of
PLURIBUS. A die chip is present on the base of the T of CENT. Two vertical die scratches run south M in
AMERICA. Reverse Stage C: Die
chip on the base of the T of CENT is present with a crack running north up the
T. Die scratches run northeast through D
of UNITED and S of STATES. A die crack
runs from rim southeast into the left wheat ear. A die crack runs from the rim northwest into
the right wheat ear.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: Brian Ribar, Stage C: John A.
Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: 3-R-VI
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1943-S 1¢ WDDR-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class II spread towards the center shows on the O of ONE, the TES of STATES, and OF AMERICA. Class VI extra thickness can be seen on EPU and the dots. Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: Two parallel die scratches run from WSW to ENE through the PLU of PLURIBUS. X-shaped die scratches run through the I of PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NE from the second dot through the upper left first U of UNUM. A die scratch runs SSW from the center of the underside of the diagonal bar of the N in ONE. A short die gouge runs north from the top left of the lower horizontal bar of the E in CENT. Submitted By: James C. Moreland Cross References: None known
1943-S 1¢ WDDR-004
Description: Extra thickness
shows on EPU, both dots, and both wheat ears.
Separation lines show on both upper wheat ears and both wheat stems.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs above VDB and further to the
east. Reverse: Diagonal die scratch present below the second
A in STATES. Die gouge left of lower
second A and well under C in AMERICA.
Diagonal die scratch through the lower second T in STATES. Diagonal die scratch from lower T in CENT to
the upper second T in STATES. Diagonal
die scratch runs through the lower left leg of M in AMERICA. Die scratch from lower right E in ONE to the
upper left T in CENT. Vertical die
scratch inside the left side of O in ONE.
Submitted By: Albert B.
Raddi
Cross References: None known
1943-S 1¢ WDDR-005 "Best Of" Variety Description: Very strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, both of the upper wheat ears, both of the wheat stems, the ATES of STATES, and OF AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse of this variety is also a
minor doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Files as 1943-S 1¢ WDDO-002. Stage
A:
Concentric die scratches above IN GOD WE. Die scratches run northwest in between the
forehead and TRUST. Light die scratches
run north to south through LIBERTY. No
die crack is present above V.D.B. Stage B:
Concentric die scratches
above IN GOD WE are still present. A
die crack runs from the rim at 6:00 through the base of the bust and back to
the rim at 7:00 above V.D.B. Two
parallel die scratches run north from the T of LIBERTY. Stage C: Concentric die scratches above IN GOD WE
still visible but weaker. The die crack
running from the rim at 6:00 through the base of the bust and back to the rim
at 7:00 above V.D.B appears unchanged. Die
scratches run north from the T of LIBERTY still visible. Multidirectional die scratches are present under
the chin. Concentric scratches and large
gouges, around and to the east of the ear. Reverse:
Stage A: Multiple die scratches run through AMERICA. No die crack is present on the T in CENT. Stage B: A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE below the
P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NNW
from the upper right N in CENT. A die
scratch runs north through the R in AMERICA, between the S and T of STATES,
ending below the N in CENT. A die
scratch runs from NW to SE through the lower C in AMERICA. Die clash marks run from the E of ONE to the
N in CENT, and between the lower C and E of CENT. Stage C: Die crack and chips on
the base of the T in CENT. Die clash
marks essentially polished away.
Submitted By: Stage A & C: Daniel Griffin, Stage B: Al
Raddi
Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943S-1DR-003, CONECA: 1-R-VI Comments: This listing originally showed WDDO-004 as the obverse die. That cross was incorrect. The obverse die is WDDO-002.
1943-S 1¢ WDDR-006
Description: Extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, the dots,
the wheat ears and OF AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches are present under chin, running south
in front of the tie. Multiple die
scratches run NNW in front of nose and forehead. Die scratches are present behind Lincoln’s head
above TY in LIBERTY running north to south.
Reverse: A die crack runs south from the rim to
the first U in PLURIBUS and continues south to the top left side of the O in
ONE. An undulating die crack/gouge runs
through the center of the N in ONE running SSE. A die chip is present on the lower left side
of the O in ONE with a die crack running from this chip to the middle of the left
side of the E in CENT. A die crack runs north
from the rim to the lower right wheat ear.
Submitted By: Daniel Griffin
Cross References: CONECA: 6-R-II-C+VI, Coppercoins:
1943S-1DR-002
1943-S
1¢ WDDR-007
Description: Strong extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM,
the dots, the wheat ears and OF AMERICA.
Die
Markers: Obverse: Die
scratches are present under the chin, running SE towards the 1 in the
date. A die scratch runs SE from the bottom of RT of LIBERTY towards the
bust. A die crack runs across the base of the bust east to west above VDB
before turning southwest to the rim. The
previous die crack continues east across the lapel of the jacket, where it
intersects a diagonal scratch running southeast. Reverse: A
die scratch runs south from the upper cross bar of the E in ONE to the lower
cross bar. Several vertical die
scratches are present inside of the C and E of CENT. Multiple vertical
die scratches run through AME of AMERICA. A diagonal die scratch runs ESE/WNW through
RIC of AMERICA.
Submitted
By: Daniel Griffin
Cross
References: CONECA:
5-R-II-C+VI, Coppercoins: 1943S-1DR-004
1943-S
1¢ WDDR-008
Description: Extra
thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, the dots, and the wheat ears.
Die
Markers: Obverse:
None noted. Heavily circulated coin
examined. Reverse: Die scratches run southwest from the
base of the P in PLURIBUS. A light die
crack is present on the lower right wheat ear.
Heavily circulated coin examined.
Submitted By:
Daniel Griffin
Cross References: CONECA:
4-R-II-C+VI
Comments: If anyone finds a nicer example of this die, I
would like to update the photos and markers.
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