Description: A very nice Class I CW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, the date, and the letters of IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found below and between the E and R in LIBERTY. A small die gouge can be found above and between the G and O in GOD. A die scratch runs parallel to the rim between the S and T in TRUST. Reverse: A short die scratch runs east from the center horizontal bar of the E in AMERICA.
Description: A strong Class IV spread offset to the SW shows on the 19 of the date, Lincoln’s eye, his bowtie, nose, lower lip, upper hair, and some of the letters of IN GOD WE TRUST.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch extends NW from the top of the head to the right of the D in GOD. A short die scratch runs SW from the center left side of the E in WE. A short die scratch runs parallel to the rim between the S and T of TRUST. Reverse: A die scratch runs south from the lower right E of ONE. A die gouge can be found above the left side of the N in UNITED. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE to the right of the N in UNITED.
Comments: This variety was first reported by Harold R. Linnen.
1942 1¢ WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A strong Class IV spread offset to the SSW shows on the 19 of the date, the Y of LIBERTY, Lincoln’s eye, his bowtie, nose, lower lip, lower inside of the ear, many of the letters of IGWT, and the upper hair.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from the lower right N of IN through the bottoms of the letters of GOD. A die scratch runs from SSE to NNW between the R and T of LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from SW to NE to the right of the bottom of Lincoln’s ear. A die scratch runs NNE from the front of the forehead. A die scratch runs SW from the center left of the E in WE. A die scratch runs NNW from the top right of the 2 in the date. Reverse: A strong die dent extends from the top right side of the right wheat ear. A die crack runs from the lower right wheat to the rim at about 4:00. A die scratch extends NNE from the lower right curve of the C in CENT. A short die gouge protrudes SW from the lower right 2nd A in AMERICA.
Comments: This variety was first discovered by Daniel D. Bonnett.
1942 1¢ WDDO-004
1942 1¢ WDDO-005
1942 1¢ WDDO-006
1942 1¢ WDDO-007 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 1:00 shows on the date, LIBERTY, and IN.
Die Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch runs from SSE to NNW above the L in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs west from the upper left I of IN. A die scratch runs ENE from the upper right N of IN. Reverse: Two die scratches run somewhat parallel to the rim to the right of the lower right wheat ear and stem. Short die scratches running SW to NE can be found between the T, E, and S of STATES.
Description: A close counterclockwise
spread shows on WE and TRUST.
Die Markers: Obverse: A short vertical die gouge is present between
upper S and T in TRUST. A short, curving
die gouge is present southeast of the second T in TRUST. Reverse: A strong, short vertical die gouge is
present between the upper U and S in PLURIBUS.
A short diagonal die gouge is present between the lower N and U in UNUM.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1942 1¢ WDDO-011 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A strong Class V CCW spread from a pivot at approximately 3:00 shows on the letters of IN and LIBERTY as well as the back of Lincoln’s coat.
Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run from SSW to NNE between GOD and WE. Reverse: A light die scratch runs from WNW to ESE above and between the N and 2nd U in UNUM.
Comments: The earliest known report of this variety was a coin found by Delma K. Romines.
1942 1¢ WDDO-012
1942 1¢ WDDO-013
1942 1¢ WDDO-014 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A very strong Class V CCW spread from a pivot near the rim at 6:00 shows on the letters of IGWT and Lincoln’s eye. Very slight doubling also shows on the inside of the 9 in the date.
Die Markers: Obverse: A diagonal die gouge can be found on the neck NW of the bowtie. Reverse: A die scratch runs from NNW to SSE between the upper N and 2nd U of UNUM.
Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found on the lower right of the bust. Reverse: A die scratch runs through the letters of PLURIBUS to the first U in UNUM U of UNUM.
Submitted By: Adam Chambers
Cross References: None known
1942 1¢ WDDO-016
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found below the normal eyelid. An
extra horizontal bar shows on the first T in TRUST. Doubling shows on the underside of the 4 in
the date.
Die Markers: Obverse: Short
die scratch runs between 4 and 2 in the date. Light die scratches run NE/SW
through the lower to middle 1 and 9 in the date. Short die scratch near the rim
between the S and T in TRUST. Reverse:
Small die gouge upper right side of B in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Rithy Yoeurth
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1942P-1DO-019
1942 1¢ WDDO-017
1942 1¢ WDDO-018
1942 1¢ WDDO-019
1942 1¢ WDDO-020
1942 1¢ WDDO-021
1942 1¢ WDDO-022
Description: An extra eyelid
shows southwest of the main eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch connects the center of E
and R in LIBERTY. A die clash is present
at the neck. Reverse:
A die gouge (dot) is present midway between the first U in UNUM and
the upper right E in ONE.
Submitted By: Jim Brown
Cross References: CONECA: 10-O-IV
1942 1¢ WDDO-023
1942 1¢ WDDO-024
1942 1¢ WDDR-001
1942 1¢ WDDR-002 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and both wheat ears and stems with a stronger spread on the right stem.
Die Markers: Obverse: LDS. None significant. Reverse: A light die scratch runs south from the bottom left of the C in CENT. A small die gouge can be found above the right side of the N in UNITED.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1942 1¢ WDDR-003
1942 1¢ WDDR-004
1942 1¢ WDDR-005
1942 1¢ WDDR-006
1942 1¢ WDDR-007
1942 1¢ WDDR-008 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 7:00 shows on EPU and the dots with the strongest spread on UNUM.
Die Markers: Obverse: Parallel die scratches run from WNW to ESE through the center fold in the vest. Reverse: A short die gouge protrudes from the top right and top left of the inside of the O in ONE. A short die scratch runs from SW to NE below the 2nd T in STATES.
Comments: All specimens that I have seen have been late die state coins with a "mushy" appearance to the doubling. I suspect that the doubling on UNUM would look quite remarkable on early or mid die state specimens. If you have one in an earlier die state, I would welcome the opportunity to photograph it for my files and this website.
1942 1¢ WDDR-009
1942 1¢ WDDR-010
1942 1¢ Pr WDDR-011 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the wheat kernels on the lower right wheat stalk and on the right wheat stem.
Die Markers: Obverse: A short, curving die scratch can be found SE of the U in TRUST. A small die gouge (dot) can be found above the right side of the 9 in the date. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found just to the right of the center of the N in ONE.
Submitted By: Bob Kelly
Cross References: None known
1942 1¢ WDDR-012
1942 1¢ WDDR-013
1942 1¢ WDDR-014
Description: Extra thickness
and some separation shows on the left wheat ear and stem, EPU, both dots, and
slightly on the right wheat ear, stem, and OF AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) is present
northeast of the second dot in EPU. A
very short die gouge is present off the tip of the right wheat ear.
Submitted By: Kevin Flynn
Cross References: None known
1942 1¢ WDDR-015
1942 1¢ WDDR-016
1942 1¢ WDDR-017 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A strong Class IV spread to the NW shows on the ON of ONE and the CEN of CENT.
Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run south from the underside of the chin. Nearly vertical parallel die scratches can be found between the lower 9 and 4 in the date. Reverse: A nearly vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the B in PLURIBUS.
Description: A strong Class IV spread to the ESE shows on the ON of ONE, the CEN of CENT, the ED of UNITED, the STA of STATES, and the MER of AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: A horizontal die scratch can be found between the 4 and 2 in the date. A die scratch runs parallel to the rim above and between the S and T in TRUST. A die scratch runs ESE from the top right of the S in TRUST. Reverse: A better grade specimen may show some die markers.
Description: A strong Class IV spread to the SSE shows on the CE in CENT, the TED in UNITED, both of the T’s in STATES, and the ER and 2nd A in AMERICA. A higher grade specimen may show additional points of doubling.
Die Markers: Obverse: The specimen examined graded VF. No significant die markers were detected. A higher grade specimen may yield some significant die markers. Reverse: The specimen examined graded VF. No significant die markers were detected. A higher grade specimen may yield some significant die markers.
Description: A close Class IV spread to the north shows on the CEN of CENT with the strongest doubling evident on the underside of the diagonal bar of the N.
Die Markers: Obverse: Two nearly horizontal die scratches can be found under the GO and the OD in GOD. A die scratch runs SW from the underside of the horizontal bar of the 4 in the date. Reverse: None significant.
Description: A Class IV spread to the north shows on the ON of ONE, the CE of CENT, the US of PLURIBUS, both U’s in UNUM, the N, T, E, and D of UNITED, and also on the AMER and last A in AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE below the bowtie. A die clash mark can be found to the right of the throat. Reverse: A die clash mark can be found between the lower C and E in CENT extending below the C. A die clash mark runs SW from the lower left C in AMERICA. A curving die scratch can be found between the E in EPU and the top of the left wheat ear. A light die scratch runs from WNW to ESE inside the upper M in AMERICA.
Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the right wheat ear, the right wheat grains, and the right wheat stem.
Die Markers: Obverse: A light die scratch runs south from the bottom of the L in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die scratch runs WSW from the bottom of the S in PLURIBUS. A short die scratch runs SSW from the bottom left of the O in OF. Die scratches run south from the 2nd A in AMERICA. Otheer die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.