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1970-S 1¢ WDDO-001         "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A very strong Class I CW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Numerous die scratches run from SW to NE through the letters of WE and between WE and TRUST.  A vertical die scratch can be found above the E in LIBERTY.  A die scratch runs NE from the mint mark through the lower 7 and the upper left zero in the date.  A die scratch runs from north to south below the chin.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs SE from the top right of the 2nd T in STATES to the top right of the 1st U in PLURIBUS.  A short, diagonal die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the M in UNUM.  A die gouge can be found to the left of the bottom of the T in CENT.  A short die scratch runs from SSW to NNE in the field below the Memoial and left of the left post.

Submitted By:  Joseph Koelling

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-O-I, Cherrypickers’ Guide: FS-01-1970S-101 (029), Breen: #2255, Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-001

Comments:  This is without doubt one of the rarest of the major Lincoln cent doubled die varieties.  Only a few dozen specimens of this variety have been reported over the years.






















1970-S 1¢ WDDO-002

Description:  A close Class I CW spread shows on IGWT, the zero in the date, and the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Two parallel die scratches run NNW from the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.  A die scratch runs south from the bottom of the I in LIBERTY.  A long die scratch twists NNW from the top of the E in LIBERTY.  A die gouge runs ESE from the rim to the left of the W in WE.  Parallel die scratches run from NW to SE through and below the U in TRUST.  Obverse Stage B:  Only the die scratches from the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY remain.  A small die gouge can be found above the left side of the D in GOD.  A die gouge can be found to the right of the S in TRUST.  Reverse Stage A:  A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom of the first bay.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.  A small die gouge (dot) can be found in the upper steps below the 4th bay.  Reverse Stage B:  Only the die scratch in the 1st bay remains.  A small die gouge can be found below the A in STATES while another can be found below the E in EPU.

Submitted By:  Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  This variety was illustrated on page 153 of my 1984 book The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die where it was listed as 1970-S 1¢ 2-O-I-CW.
















1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-003        "Best Of" Variety

Description:  This variety is a Large Date hubbed over a Small Date.  The doubling shows as strong extra thickness to the date, the letters of LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None noted.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Bill Fivaz

Cross References:  CONECA: 3-O-III, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-102 (030), Crawford: CDDO-007, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-003P










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-004

Description:  Doubling shows below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Two parallel die scratches run SSW from the bottoms of the R and T in LIBERTY.  A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE north of the T in LIBERTY.  A die gouge can be found on the vest SW of the 1 in the date.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found on the upper part of the vertical bar of the T in LIBERTY.

Submitted By:  Delma K. Romines

Cross References:  Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-004








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-005        "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A Class II spread towards the center shows on the letters of LIBERTY.  On early die state specimens some slight doubling can also be seen on the lower 0 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die crack runs down the lower half of the nine and then east to the top of the mint mark.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found near the rim to the right of the designer’s initials.

Submitted By:  Garland Lawson

Cross References:  CONECA: 10-O-II, Crawford: CDDO-009, Coppercoins: 1970-S-1DO-012

Comments:  This variety was first published as 1970-S 1¢ 5-O-II in The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die published in 1984.  Later it was listed as 22-O-II in the CONECA Files.  This was changed at a later date to 10-O-II when CONECA revamped their Lincoln cent doubled die files.  It is possible that specimens are still on the market with those old listing numbers.










1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-006        "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A nice Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short die gouge can be found at the rim above the 1st T in TRUST.  Several short die gouges extend from the rim below the bust.  A short die gouge extends from the rim to the left of the base of the shoulder.  Reverse:  A short die scratch runs parallel to the rim above the T in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Michael J. Nevin

Cross References:  Crawford: CDDO-010
















1970-S 1¢ WDDO-007

Description:  Doubling shows below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY and above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A strong die gouge runs from WSW to ENE below the front of the bust.  This die gouge is visible on all five stages of this variety.  Numerous light die scratches run from SW to NE through and below IN GOD.  Numerous light die scratches run from north to south to the right of the throat and bowtie.  Obverse Stage B:  The Stage A die scratches have been abraded away.  Numerous die scratches run from SW to NE throughout the obverse.  Obverse Stage C:  Die clash marks from two Memorial bays can be seen to the left of the back of the neck.  Two short, strong die scratches run NNE from the top of the E in LIBERTY.  Several short die scratches run from SW to NE between the L and I in LIBERTY.  Numerous other die scratches run mostly from north to south throughout the obverse.  Obverse Stage D:  The die has been heavily abraded removing the die clash marks and most Stage C die scratches.  Long die scratches run SW from the N of IN and the G in GOD.  Numerous die scratches run from NW to SE through the date.  Numerous die scratches run from SW to NE to the right of the upper head.  A small die gouge can be found south of the zero in the date.  Obverse Stage E:  A die crack runs from SSW to NNE through the upper hair passing through the center of the W in WE and out to the rim.  Reverse Stage A:  Two short, vertical die gouges can be found to the left of the U in UNITED.  A die gouge can be found above the left side of the 1st U in PLURIBUS.  A horizontal die scratch runs through the steps on the right Memorial base.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.  Reverse Stage B:  Most Stage A markers are considerably weaker.  Reverse Stage C:  A different reverse die has been paired with the obverse.  A die gouge runs NNE from the top right of the 2nd column to the Memorial ceiling.  A short die scratch runs from SSW to NNE in the lower 2nd bay.  Reverse Stage D:  The die gouge from the top of the 2nd column is much weaker.  Reverse Stage E:  Same as Stage D.

Submitted By:  Delma K. Romines

Cross References:  CONECA: 23-O-I, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-006










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-008

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratches run north from the tops of the R, T, and Y in LIBERTY.  A die scratch runs NNE from the bridge of the nose.  Reverse:  Die pitting can be found to the right of the bottom of the I in UNITED.  Parallel die scratches run from SW to NE between the D in UNITED and the 1st S in STATES.  Die scratches run from north to south in the 10th bay and on the left side of the right Memorial base.  Other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-009        "Best Of" Variety

Description:  Doubling shows under the horizontal bar of the 7 and below the 0.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A long, nearly vertical die scratch can be found north of the left side of the T in LIBERTY.  Obverse Stage B:  Numerous die scratches run from SW to NE in the fields to the left and to the right of the bust.  Obverse Stage C:  The die has been heavily abraded removing the previous stage die scratches.  A die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the 7.  Light die scratches run from SW to NE to the right of the beard.  Reverse Stage A:  EDS.  None significant.  Reverse Stage B:  A die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the 4th column.  A die gouge can be found above the left side of the E in CENT.  Nearly vertical die scratches run through, and to the right of the S in PLURIBUS.  A die scratch runs from NNW to SSE through the top right of the E in ONE.  Other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.  Reverse Stage C:  The die has been heavily abraded removing most of the previous stage die scratches.  The die scratch through the top right of the E in ONE is still present.  The die gouge above the left side of the E is still there, but the die gouge to the right of the top of the 4th column has been abraded away.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-008






1970-S 1¢ WDDO-010

Description:  Tripling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Strong die clash marks can be found to the left of the back of the neck.  A die clash mark can be found below the front of the chin.  Numerous die scratches run from SW to NE to the left of the bust.  Obverse Stage B:  The die clash marks are weaker.  The die has been abraded creating new die scratch patterns to the left of the bust.  Two parallel die scratches run from SW to NE to the right of the lower N of IN.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse.  Reverse Stage A:  A short, strong die gouge runs north from the upper right D in UNITED.  Short, strong die scratches run north from the top right of the Memorial roof.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.  Reverse Stage B:  Two die gouges form a semi-colon between the tops of the N and I in UNITED.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known












1970-S 1¢ WDDO-011          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  Doubling shows under the horizontal bar of the 7 and below the top of the 0.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A horizontal die scratch connects the tops of the 9 and the 7 in the date.  Obverse Stage B:  Strong die clash marks can be found to the left of the back of the neck along with a horizontal line that connects the lower one in the date to the bust.  Numerous die scratches run mostly SSW/NNE to the left and right of the bust.  Reverse Stage A:  A die clash left an incuse inverted Y in the upper second Memorial bay.  A small die gouge can be found below the left Memorial base.  Reverse Stage B:  The Stage A die markers are no longer visible.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  Crawford: CDDO-004, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-009








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-012

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the bottom of the Y in LIBERTY.  A short die scratch connects the lower I and N of IN.  Reverse:  A short horizontal die gouge can be found just above the designer’s initials.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-011










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-013

Description:  Doubling shows under the horizontal bar of the 7 and below the top and bottom of the 0.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A twisting die gouge runs mostly SSW/NNE through the back of the forehead.  Obverse Stage B:  The die has been heavily abraded with numerous die scratches running mostly SW/NE all around the bust.  Reverse Stage A:  A small die gouge touches the bottom left of the D in UNITED.  Reverse Stage B:  The reverse has been heavily abraded creating a “detached roof” on the left side of the Memorial.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-014

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 and below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Several die scratches extend NE from the bowtie.  Numerous other die scratches run mostly SW/NE throughout the obverse.  Obverse Stage B:  The Stage A die scratches are now very weak or no longer visible.  A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the tops of the L and the I in LIBERTY.  Reverse Stage A:  A small die gouge can be found at the top of the second A in AMERICA.  Reverse Stage B:  Same as Stage A.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Frank Baumann, Stage B: Brian Allen

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-015

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the second T in TRUST.  Reverse:  Die scratches run SW from the bottom of the D in UNITED.  A die scratch runs WSW/ENE between the lower I and T in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-016        "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A close Class I CCW spread shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and slightly on the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  This variety is on a Small Date obverse.  Reverse:  A die gouge (dot) can be found between the lower U and N in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Albert B. Raddi with an upgrade to color photos by John Amato & Bob Gittis

Cross References:  CONECA: 16-O-I, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-024P














1970-S 1¢ WDDO-017

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A die scratch runs ESE from the center of the E in WE.  Obverse Stage B:  Several nearly horizontal die scratches can be found between and below the T and Y in LIBERTY.  Reverse Stage A:  None significant.  Reverse Stage B:  A die clash remnant extends NE from the roof south of the S in PLURIBUS.  Numerous die scratches run mostly WSW/ENE to the left of the Memorial, above the left side of the Memorial, and below the left side of the Memorial.

Submitted By:  Delma K. Romines

Cross References:  None known






1970-S 1¢ WDDO-018          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A CCW spread from a pivot at about 9:00 shows on the 70 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Die gouge left of lower N of IN  A small die gouge can be found at the rim above the second T in TRUST.  Obverse Stage B:  Two small die gouges (dots) above 7.  Obverse Stage C:  Heavy abrading.  Die scratch NNE from top of 7.  Curving die scratch left of upper G of GOD.    Reverse Stage A:  Short die scratch SSE from bottom of 2nd T in STATES.  Reverse Stage B:  Same as Stage A.  Reverse Stage C:  Numerous curving die scratches.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Delma K. Romines, Stage B & C: Frank Baumann

Cross References:  CONECA: 5-O-V, Crawford: CDDO-021, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-103 (030.1), Breen #2257






1970-S 1¢ WDDO-019

Description:  Doubling shows below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY and above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A long die scratch runs SSW/NNE well north of the B in LIBERTY.  This die scratch is visible on all known stages of this variety.  Obverse Stage B:  Weak die clash remnants can be found to the left of the back of the neck.  Obverse Stage C:  Strong die clash marks from two Memorial bays can be seen to the left of the back of the neck.  A very strong horizontal die clash mark runs from the front of the vest to the lower one in the date.  Reverse Stage A:  A die gouge touches the upper right of the N in UNITED.  Reverse Stage B:  A different reverse die has been paired with the obverse.  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the left Memorial base.  Reverse Stage C:  Die clash remnants can be found above the right roof.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Bill Wilson, Stage B & C: John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-020

Description:  Doubling shows below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY and above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A short die scratch runs SW from the top left of the seven in the date.  A die scratch runs N/S between the E of WE and the first T in TRUST.  Obverse Stage B:  Short die scratches extend west from the back of the bust.  A die scratch curves to the south from the lower left of the G in GOD.  Obverse Stage C:  All previous die markers are very weak or no longer visible.  Reverse Stage A:  A die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the N in UNITED.  A die gouge can be found below the first S in STATES.  Die pitting can be found above the right Memorial base.  Reverse Stage B:  Numerous die scratches run NW/SE to the left of the Memorial.  Reverse Stage C:  A small die gouge can be found at the bottom of the third Memorial bay.  A small die gouge can be found below the E in EPU.

Submitted By:  Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B & C: Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-021

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the W in WE.  Obverse Stage B:  Remnants of a die clash can be seen to the left of the back of the neck.  Numerous N/S die scratches can be seen to the left of the bust.  Reverse Stage A:  A short die gouge protrudes from the bottom right of the N in UNITED.  Reverse Stage B:  A die gouge can be found just inside the bottom right of the N in CENT.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Bill Wilson, Stage B: Delma K. Romines

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-022

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A small die gouge can be found below the left side of the R in LIBERTY.  A small die gouge can be found above the seven in the date.  Obverse Stage B:  Remnants of a die clash can be seen to the left of the back of the neck.  Reverse Stage A:  A strong die scratch runs SSW/NNE to the left of the left roof.  A die clash mark runs south from the bottom of the Memorial south of the left post.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.  Reverse Stage B:  Additional die scratches run E/W to the left of the left roof.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known












1970-S 1¢ WDDO-023

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Two short die scratches run WSW/ENE below the I in LIBERTY.  A short die scratch runs SW/NE below the zero in the date.  Reverse:  A short vertical die gouge can be found above and between the N and U in UNUM.

Submitted By:  John Conway

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-024

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short die scratch runs SW from the bottom left of the R in LIBERTY.  Nearly vertical die scratches can be found to the right of the lower lip.  A die crack runs SSW/NNE through the hair at the top of the head.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found to the right of the upper first A in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Frank C. Bruske

Cross References:  None known












1970-S 1¢ WDDO-025          "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A Class I CCW spread shows on IGWT, LIBERTY, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Three die scratches run SW/NE below the 70 in the date.  A short heavy die scratch runs SSE from the lower right of the B in LIBERTY.  Several die scratches run NNW/SSE near the front of the neck.  A long die scratch runs NNW from the upper left of the T in LIBERTY to the I of IN.  Numerous other die scratches can be found to the right of the bowtie.  Obverse Stage B:  The die scratches below the 70 in the date are gone.  The die scratch from the B in LIBERTY is much weaker.  The die scratch from the T in LIBERTY is gone.  The die scratches on the neck and to the right of the bowtie are much weaker.  The die scratches through IGWT and in the field to the left of the head have been replaced with a new die scratch pattern.  Reverse Stage A:  Several die scratches run SW/NE to the right of the T in CENT.  Reverse Stage B:  The Stage A die scratches are very weak.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Jim Brown, Stage B: John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known
















1970-S 1¢ WDDO-026

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Two strong die gouges extend NE from the rim above the L in LIBERTY.  A die gouge extends ESE from the rim above the left side of the G in GOD.  Obverse Stage B:  The die has been heavily abraded.  The two strong die gouges from the rim above the L in LIBERTY are no longer visible.  The die gouge extends from the rim above the G in GOD is very weak but still visible.  A SW/NE die scratch can be found to the right of the zero in the date.   Reverse Stage A:  Die scratches curve from NW to SE to the left of the P in PLURIBUS and the 1st U in UNUM.  A horizontal die scratch can be found under the PLU in PLURIBUS.  Numerous die scratches, mostly horizontal, run through the letters of ONE CENT.  Reverse Stage B:  The die has been heavily abraded.  Only traces of the Stage A die scratches remain.  Numerous die scratches, mostly SSW to NNE, run through the letters of ONE CENT and the rest of the reverse.

Submitted By:  Stage A; Marvin L. Young, Stage B: John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-027          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A very strong clockwise spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None noted.   Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Delma K. Romines

Cross References:  CONECA: 13-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-105 (030.6), Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-015P














1970-S 1¢ WDDO-028

Description:  A very close CCW spread shows on the L of LIBERTY, IGWT, and the 70 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Small Date.  A die scratch runs SW from the lower right G in GOD.   Reverse:  A die gouge can be found near the bottom right side of the first Memorial column.

Submitted By:  Joe Grissell

Cross References:  None known


















1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-029          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A strong tripled CCW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Heavy die scratches can be found at the rim above the TR in TRUST.   Reverse:  A die gouge can be found near the rim below the C in CENT.  Die scratches run NNE from the top of the O in ONE.

Submitted By:  Scott Rubin

Cross References:  CONECA: 7-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1970S-104 (030.4), Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-002P, Crawford: CDDO-006










1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-030          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Reverse:  Numerous N/S die scratches can be found in the first Memorial bay.  A small die gouge can be found just above the tenth Memorial bay.

Submitted By:  Delma K. Romines

Cross References:  None known




















1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-031

Description:  A very close spread towards the center shows on the date, LIBERTY, and IGWT.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  A light die scratch runs NNW/SSE on the upper part of the nose.  Reverse:  The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDR-002.  A spread towards the center shows on the designer’s initials and the second A in AMERICA.  Light die scratches can be found in the upper half of the first Memorial bay.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-032

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Small die gouges can be found inside the upper and lower N of IN.  A die scratch runs NW from the top of the 7 in the date.   Reverse:  A die scratch runs SE from the top right of the T in CENT.

Submitted By:  John Conway

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-033          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A spread towards the rim shows on LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Small Date.  A short vertical die gouge can be found in the center fold of the vest to the right of the upper shoulder.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  David Bigelow

Cross References:  CONECA: 12-O-II, Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-029P












1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-034

Description:  A close CCW spread shows on IGWT.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  None significant.  Reverse:  None significant.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The obverse also shows mechanical doubling.










1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-035          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A strong spread towards the rim shows on LIBERTY.  A closer spread shows on the date and very close doubling shows on IGWT.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Small Date.  The upper nose is flat from heavy abrading of the die.  The mint mark is closer to the 9 and farther from the 7 than what is seen on WDDO-033.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Albert B. Raddi

Cross References:  CONECA: 15-O-II










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-036

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.   Reverse:  A small die gouge (dot) is centered below the NI of UNITED.  A small die gouge can be found below the C in AMERICA.  A short vertical die gouge can be found to the right of the lower T in CENT.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-037

Description:  Doubling shows below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY and above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short vertical die scratch runs south from the upper lip.  A short vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the bottom of the W in WE.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found inside the D in UNITED.  A die scratch runs WNW from the top right of the N in ONE.  Other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known














1970-S 1¢ WDDO-038

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Several long die scratches run SSW/NNE through the date.  Numerous die scratches run north from the RTY in LIBERTY.  Other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs WNW from the top left of the E in ONE through the top right of the N in ONE.  Other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-039          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A CCW spread shows on IGWT, LIBERTY, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  None significant.  Reverse:  None significant.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known














1970-S 1¢ WDDO-040

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  A short vertical die scratch can be found below the N in UNITED.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known






1970-S 1¢ WDDO-041

Description:  Doubling shows below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY and above the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short die scratch connects the 7 and 0 in the date.  A die scratch runs WSW/ENE above the W in WE.  Reverse:  Numerous die scratches run mostly SSW/NNE throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known












1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-042          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A CW spread shows on IGWT, LIBERTY, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Die scratches run N/S on the lower front of the vest.  Die scratches run N/S on the upper back of the nose.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found between the tip of the right Memorial base and the rim.  A die scratch runs SSW/NNE in the lower second Memorial bay.  A vertical die scratch can be found in the upper fifth bay.

Submitted By:  Richard Golden

Cross References:  None known
















1970-S 1¢ WDDO-043

Description:  Doubling shows on the underside of the zero in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Die scratches run NW/SE between the date and the front of the vest.  Parallel die scratches run NW/SE above LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Die scratches run NW/SE to the left of the Memorial.  The die has been heavily abraded to the point where the statue of Lincoln is completely missing.

Submitted By:  David Mulberry

Cross References:  None known












1970-S 1¢ WDDO-044

Description:  An extra horizontal bar can be found below the horizontal bar of the 7 and slight doubling can be found under the 0.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Two parallel die scratches run SW to NE between the lower N of IN and the G of GOD.  A short, vertical die scratch can be found the bottoms of the S and T in TRUST.  The mint mark is positioned lower than on any other similar 1970-S varieties.  Reverse:  A long die scratch runs parallel to the left side of the 1st Memorial column.  A short die gouge can be found between the lower R and I of AMERICA.  Die scratches run NNW to SSE to the left and right of the lower last Memorial column.  A die scratch runs north to south on the inside of the C of CENT.  Numerous die scratches run through the N and T of CENT.

Submitted By:  Frank C. Bruske

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-045

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the Y in LIBERTY.  Several die scratches run from NW to SE to the left of, and below the one in the date.  Reverse:  A strong die gouge can be found below the top of the front of the C in CENT.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-046

Description:  A close Class I CW spread shows on IGWT, LIBERTY, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge can be found SE of the mint mark.  A die gouge can be found below the right side of the E in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found inside the upper E of ONE.

Submitted By:  Bill Wilson

Cross References:  None known
















1970-S 1¢ WDDO-047

Description:  Doubling shows below the top of the zero in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short horizontal die scratch can be found between the tops of the 9 and the 7 in the date.  A die scratch runs SSW/NNE through the L in LIBERTY.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found below the left side of the R in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Bill Wilson

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-048

Description:  Doubling shows above the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A long, nearly vertical die scratch can be found in the field to the left of the lower back of the head.  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the 2nd T in TRUST.  Several die scratches run from NW to SE to the right of the lips, chin, and throat.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs SW from the right side of the C to the bottom left corner of the E in CENT.  Die scratches run from SW to NE through the lower N in CENT.  Two die scratches run from NNW to SSE through the top right of the N in ONE.  Die scratches run from NW to SE above ONE.

Submitted By:  Marvin L. Young

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-049       "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found inside the upper left N in UNITED.  A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE inside the upper 1st Memorial bay.

Submitted By:  Marvin L. Young

Cross References:  None known




















1970-S 1¢ WDDO-050

Description:  Doubling shows under the horizontal bar of the 7 and below the bottom of the 0.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  The die has been heavily abraded.  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the U in TRUST.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs SSE from the top right of the E in ONE.

Submitted By:  John Shields

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ WDDO-051

Description:  Doubling shows under the horizontal bar of the 7 and below the top of the 0.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratches run mostly N/S below and through the RTY of LIBERTY.  A strong die scratch runs N/S from above the upper left of the zero in the date and ends in a group of faded NW/SE die scratches below the second T in TRUST.  Reverse: Two strong die scratches form a triangle above the right cornice.  Several die scratches connect the T and E in UNITED with the left cornice.  Three parallel die scratches run NW/SE through the upper and central parts of the E in ONE.

Submitted By:  John Shields

Cross References:  None known














1970-S 1¢ WDDO-052

Description:  Doubling shows under the horizontal bar of the 7 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A light die scratch runs N/S through the right side of the T in LIBERTY.  Parallel die scratches run WSW/ENE through the lower W in WE.  Reverse:  A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the lower N in ONE.

Submitted By:  John Shields

Cross References:  None known










1970-S 1¢ WDDO-053

Description:  Doubling shows below the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Strong nearly vertical die scratches can be found just to the left of the lower shoulder.  Reverse:  None significant.

Submitted By:  Tanner Scott

Cross References:  None known






1970-S 1¢ WDDO-054

Description:  Doubling shows below the bottom right and below the top left of the zero in the date.  Doubling also shows below the top of the seven in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None significant.  Reverse:  None significant

Submitted By:  Albert Neils

Cross References:  None known





1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDR-001

Description:  A spread towards the center shows on the designer’s initials and ONE CENT.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Reverse:  Light nearly horizontal die scratches can be found in the fifth and seventh Memorial bays.

Submitted By:  James C. Moreland

Cross References:  None known














1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDR-002

Description:  A spread towards the center shows on the designer’s initials and the second A in AMERICA.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-031.  A very close spread towards the center shows on the date, LIBERTY, and IGWT.  A light die scratch runs NNW/SSE on the upper part of the nose.  Reverse:  Light die scratches can be found in the upper half of the first Memorial bay.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known








1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDR-003

Description:  A close spread towards the center shows on the designer’s initials.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the left Memorial base.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known






1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDR-004

Description:  A spread towards the center shows on the designer’s initials, CENT, the lower part of the right Memorial base, and AMERICA.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found below the right side of the M in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known














1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDR-005

Description:  A strong spread towards the center shows on the designer’s initials and the right Memorial base.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the lower fifth column.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The specimen examined was a low grade late die state coin.  An earlier die state and/or a higher grade may yield additional points of doubling.






1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDR-006

Description:  A spread towards the center shows on the designer’s initials, USA, EPU, ONE CENT, and the left side of the Memorial.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Large Date.  Reverse:  None significant.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  None known