Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge protrudes from the bottom right of the L in LIBERTY. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940-D 10¢ WDDR-004. A short, vertical die gouge can be found above the N in ONE.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
Doubling is seen on the leaves above the mint mark.
Doubling is seen on the O in OF and also on the leaves below OF.
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-002 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from NW to SE through the bottom of the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: Several die scratches run from NW to SE above the mint mark. A die scratch runs south from the bottom of the E in EPU.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-003
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NNE from the back of the neck. Reverse: Two parallel die gouges run through the top right of the U and the top left of the N in UNITED.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-004
Description: D/D Southwest
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run NNW from the bridge of the nose and the eyebrow. Reverse: A die gouge protrudes from the lower right of the D in DIME.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-005 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940-D 10¢ WDDO-004. A spread towards the center shows on the date. Obverse Stage B: A new obverse that is not a doubled die is now paired with the reverse. No significant die markers were detected. Reverse Stage A: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940-D 10¢ WDDR-001. Doubling shows on STATES OF, the top of the axe, the top of the fasces, and the upper right leaves. A die scratch runs SSE from the right side of the center bands. Reverse Stage B: The die scratch from the center bands has been abraded away. Light abrasion scratches mostly running from SSW to NNE can be seen throughout the right side of the reverse.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #5
Photos: It is similar to WRPM-001 and WRPM-002 but definitely different. Note the proximity for each to the adjacent leave above the left side of the mint mark.
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-006
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE between the S and T of TRUST. Reverse: A strong die dent runs through the bottom right side of the D in DIME. Numerous die scratches run from NW to SE in the area of the mint mark.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: None known
Photos: It is similar to WRPM-003 but definitely different. Note the proximity for each to the adjacent leave above the left side of the mint mark.
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-007
Description: D/D West
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found below the right side of the U in TRUST. A die scratch runs WNE from the upper left of the I in LIBERTY. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die gouge runs from west to east through the bottom of the O in ONE and the left star.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-008
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch runs from west to east through the top of the R in LIBERTY. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940-D 10¢ WDDR-005. A Class II spread towards the center shows on STATES OF AMERICA and the uppermost leaves. A die scratch runs SW from the center of the A in STATES. A die crack runs through the top of the ME in AMERICA. Die scratches form a “X” to the left of the right star.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #7
1940-D 10¢ WRPM-009 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: SW/NE die scratches can be found to the left of the no se and chin. Parallel die scratches run from SW to NE through the 19 in the date. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940-D 10¢ WDDR-007. A short die scratch runs NNE from the lower right side of the fasces.
Description: S/S Tilted (Possible south at the center)
Die Markers:Obverse: N/S die crack at the lower left side of the hair. Reverse: Very fine NNE/SSW die scratches in the field. Rim CUD above UNITED, the dot and STA of STATES.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross-References: None known
1940-S 10¢ WRPM-004
Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940-S 10¢ WDDO-007. A close spread towards the center shows on the date. A feeder finger abrasion can be found to the right of the upper B in LIBERTY. A N/S die crack runs through the back of the profile and the front of the hair. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: None known
1941-D 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1941-D 10¢ WWHR-001.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1941-D 10¢ WRPM-002 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D Southwest
Submitted By: Bill Fivaz
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1941-D 10¢ WRPM-003
Description: D/D South
Submitted By: Kevin Flynn
Cross References: None known
1941-D 10¢ WRPM-004
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A very strong die scratch runs from WSW to ENE through the AMERI of AMERICA.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1941-D 10¢ WRPM-005
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from NNW to SSE to the left of the I of IN. Several die scratches run from SW to NE through the designer’s initials. Reverse: A short die scratch runs north from the E in EPU.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1941-D 10¢ WRPM-006
Description: D/D East
DieMarkers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from NNE to SSW to the left of the chin and lower lip. Several die scratches run from SW to NE to the right of the lower back of the head. Reverse: A short die scratch runs from SW to NE to the right of the S in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NE from the top right of the B in PLURIBUS.
SubmittedBy: John S. Gillilan
CrossReferences: CONECA: RPM #5
1941-D 10¢ WRPM-007
Description: D/D East.
Die Markers:Obverse: Vertical die scratches can be found to the left of the lips. Reverse: Die scratches run SW from the lower first S in STATES.
Submitted By: Thomas McGowan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4
1941-S 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety
Description: S/S Northwest
Die Markers:Obverse: Die scratch SSE from the rim at 9:00 o’clock. NE/SW die scratches at the lower left of the G in GOD. Light parallel die scratches behind the head. Reverse: No prominent die markers.
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: Two light SSW die scratches left from the top of the
forehead. NE/SW die scratch at the front
of the hair above the forehead. Obverse
Stage B: Stage A markers still
present. Strong die clash left of the
forehead, at chin and throat, and to the right of the upper neck. Obverse Stage C: Stage A scratches in
front of forehead still present. Stage B
clash marks not noted. Reverse Stage A: Small die
gouge at the upper left of the M in DIME. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers still present. Leaf above mintmark is complete. Reverse Stage C: Stage A markers still
present. Leaf above the mintmark is
abraded away on the bottom.
Submitted By: Stage A: William Waring, Stage B: Keith Christenson, Stage C:
Tim Slabaugh
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die gouge at the rim near 6:15 o’clock. Obverse Stage B: Die gouge is weaker. Reverse Stage A: Weak die clash at the lower left olive branches. The reverse of this variety is also a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1941-S 1¢ WWHR-001. Doubling shows on the last S in STATES, OF AMERICA, the right star and the IME of DIME. Lighter doubling shows on the upper olive leaves of the right side. Reverse Stage B: Die clash is very weak. Die gouge on the lower left inside of the E in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: John S. Gillilan, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #8
1941-S 10¢ WRPM-005
Description: S/S East
Die Markers:Obverse: Medium die chip (dot) at the throat. Short die scratch NNE from the upper right of the W in WE. Reverse: Light N/S die scratches on the right side of the center cluster of leaves of the right hand side.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #7
1941-S 10¢ WRPM-006
Description: S/S Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: NNE/SSW die scratches between the B of LIBERTY and the cap. Short die scratches south from the lower right area of the head. N/S die scratch in the field right of the neck. Die gouge at the upper left side of the vertical bar of the T in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Stage A die scratches abraded away except for weak remnants above the cap. Die gouge still present. Light E/W die scratch between the upper area of the T and Y in LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Numerous die scratches, mostly WNW/ESE, E/W and ENE/WSW through UNITED. Die scratches south and SSW from the first U in UNUM. Reverse Stage B: Stage A die scratches at UNITED are abraded away. New ENE/WSW scratches through UNITED. Die scratches north from the top of the leaves. Only a remnant of the SSW die scratch remains from the stage A die scratches from the first U in UNUM. Die scratch north by west from the upper left of the first U in UNUM to the center of the P in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: John S. Gillilan, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1941-S 10¢ WRPM-007
Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse: Two strong horizontal and parallel die scratches run through the top of the 19 in the date. Reverse: Circular die scratches run through the letters of USA.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1941-S 10¢ WRPM-008
Description: S/S Northeast
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs NNE from the rim at 6:00 and into the base of the bust. A die crack runs from the rim at about 2:30 just left of the T in LIBERTY and into the wing feathers. A die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found below the 2nd A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1941-S 10¢ WRPM-009 Listing Needed
Comments: The original listing turned out to be a duplication of WRPM-004.
1941-S 10¢ WRPM-010
Description: S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse: Numerous E/W die scratches can be found on the left side of the bottom of the bust. Die scratches run WSW/ENE below the LI in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge runs WNW/ESE through the upper ITE in UNITED. A die scratch connects the bottom of the mintmark with the bottom of the E in ONE.
Submitted By: Thomas McGowan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D/D Southwest & West
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SW from the top left of the B in LIBERTY. A die crack runs north from the bottom of the bust at about 6:00 to the top of the head passing through the left side of the wing on the cap. Reverse: Strong die scratches form a widely open upside down “V” above the UR in PLURIBUS. A die gouge can be found between the fork in the branches to the left of the lower fasces.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-002 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D Southeast
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the upper 9 in the date. Reverse: A die gouge can be found above the third cluster of leaves on the left moving up from the bottom of the left branch.
Submitted By: Kevin Flynn
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #14
Comments: This variety is very similar to WRPM-005, but it is definitely from a different working die.
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-003
Description: D/D East
Die Markers: Obverse: Short die Scratch NE from upper right 9 on the obverse. Die crack SSW from center of the neck to the rim. Die crack bottom front of the bonnet south, just left of the hair ending at the top of the neck. Die gouge (dot) top center of the bonnet with die crack north to E of LIBERTY. Reverse: Die scratch between cord and D of DIME. Die crack upper M to E in DIME.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-004 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D Southwest
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is the major overdate variety listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1942-D 10¢ WDDO-001. Reverse: None noted.
Die Markers: Obverse: A circular die scratch runs parallel to the rim above the ERTY of LIBERTY. Reverse: A short die scratch runs NE from the top right of the second U in PLURIBUS. A die gouge (dot) can be found between the upper M and E in DIME. A die gouge (dot) can be found below the second A in AMERICA. A die crack runs through the tops of the MERICA in AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: Circular die scratches throughout the reverse, heaviest through upper olive branch.
Submitted By: Bill Fivaz
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #10
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-007
Description: D/D Southwest
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NE from the upper right D in GOD. A die scratch runs west from the top left of the E in LIBERTY. A die crack runs from north to south below the front of the wing. Reverse: Short die scratches connect the bottom left and bottom right of the L in PLURIBUS to the top left and top right of the 1st U in UNUM.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #7
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-008 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: NE/SW Die gouge behind the middle of the neck. NW/SE die scratch between the 9 and 4 in the date. Reverse: Light N/S die scratch between the left lower fasces and the stem of the branch.
Submitted By: Brian Allen (photo upgrade by John S. Gillilan)
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #15
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-009 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Southeast
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch curves NE from the right end of the horizontal bar of the 4. A die scratch runs west from the bottom of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die crack runs from rim to rim through the upper NITE in UNITED. A die crack runs from rim through the upper ME in AMERICA and out to the rim above the E. A die crack connects the tops of the I and C in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA RPM #12
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-010 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D West
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the left of the lower I in LIBERTY. A die gouge can be found below the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found inside the U in UNITED. A long die scratch runs SE from the right end of the lower horizontal bar of the F in OF.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA RPM #11
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-011
Description: D/D East
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs from the cap to the rim midway between the E and R in LIBERTY. A die crack runs from the wing to the rim to the left of the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die crack runs north from the top of the fasces between the E and S in STATES and out to the rim.
Submitted By: Robert Lawson
Cross References: None known
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-012
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found between the lower U and S in TRUST. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW from the bottom right of the E in UNITED. A strong die scratch runs from SW to NE through the E in AMERICA. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: None known
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-013
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: Die scratch ENE from the right center of the circular area of the 9 in the date. Several rows of lathe marks around the entire circumference near the rim and through the letters. Reverse: E/W die scratch connecting the bottom of the N and E of ONE. Light N/S die scratches in the field that are strongest in the DIM area of DIME. E/W die scratches at the upper opening of the M in DIME.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: None known
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-014
Description: D/D Southeast
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found WSW of the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die crack runs SE from the A in STATES through the top of the fasces. A die crack runs through the top of the MERI in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-015
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run SW from the upper front of the neck. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. A die crack curves from NNW to south through the hair to the left of the bonnet. A die crack runs along the back half of the base of the bust. Reverse: A die gouge can be found just below the U in UNITED. A die scratch runs SSW from the rim to the left of the first A in AMERICA. Two parallel die scratches run south between the A and M in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-016
Description: D/D Southwest
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the L in LIBERTY. A die crack runs from north to south through the hair to the right of the forehead. A die crack runs NNE from the rim at about 6:00 into the base of the bust. Reverse: A short die scratch runs WNW from the lower E in UNITED. A die crack runs from the lower right fasces to the I in DIME.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #16
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-017
Description: D/D Southeast
Die Markers: Obverse: A strong die scratch runs from SW to NE to the left of the nose. Two die scratches intersect to form an “X” to the left of the tip of the nose. Reverse: A die crack runs through the top of the AME in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-018 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D West
Die Markers: Obverse: Numerous die scratches run from NW to SE above IGWT. A die crack runs NNE from the rim at about 6:00 into the bottom of the bust. Reverse: A die crack runs from the O in ONE through the top of the left star to the top of the U in UNITED. A die crack runs through the top of the MERIC in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-019 "Best Of" Variety
Description: D/D East
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs north from the rim at about 6:00 into the bottom of the bust to the top of the neck. A die crack runs along the base of the bust above the date. A strong die crack runs from north to south through the front of the cap and ending at the top of the neck. A die crack runs WSW from the front top of the wing intersecting the north to south die crack. A die crack runs from the rim at about 2:00 into the wing feathers. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the lower D and I in DIME.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #9
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-020
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found
to the right of the lower L in LIBERTY.
A die gouge runs SW from the rim to the left of the top of the T in
LIBERTY. Reverse: Short die scratches
run NE from the lower right of the olive branch to the bottom of the fasces. A die scratch runs ESE from the upper right
of the mintmark.
Submitted By: John S.
Gillilan
Cross References: None known
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-021
Description: D/D Southeast
Die Markers:Obverse: A horizontal die gouge can be found inside
the lower top of the Y in LIBERTY. A die
crack runs from the rim to the left of the T in LIBERTY to the wing on the cap. Reverse: Parallel E/W die scratches can be found below
the UN in UNITED. A die scratch runs SE
from the lower right of the T in UNITED.
Submitted By: John S.
Gillilan
Cross References: None known
1942-D 10¢ WRPM-022
Description: D/D North
Die Markers:Obverse: A die scratch runs WSW from the left side of the
Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die crack runs through the top of the ME in
AMERICA. A die crack runs through the
top of the ITE in UNITED.
Submitted By: Brandon Van Ness
Cross References: None known
1942-S 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety
Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs south from the underside of the hair on the back of the head. The specimen examined showed mechanical doubling throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die gouge can be found between the N of UNITED and the leaves closer to the leaves.
Submitted By: Frank Doty, Jr.
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1942-S 10¢ WRPM-002
Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse: A strong die scratch runs from SW to NE to the left of the lower B in LIBERTY. Numerous die scratches run mostly from north to south behind the head. Reverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found between the E in DIME and the right star. Numerous die scratches run mostly from north to south to the right of the fasces and above EPU.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1942-S 10¢ WRPM-003 "Best Of" Variety
Description: S/S South
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A die gouge can be found at the rim below the right side of the mint mark. A die scratch runs NNW from the left side of the M in AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: Three short die scratches run NNW from the top of the D in GOD. Two nearly parallel die scratches run from north to south to the left of the lips and chin. Reverse: The reverse is also a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1942-S 10¢ WDDR-001. Doubling shows on the left leaves and small branches, the lower right leaves, the left star, and slightly on some of the letters in EPU, ONE, and DIME. A short die gouge protrudes from the top left of the 2nd S in STATES. A short, heavy die scratch runs NNE from the bottom right inside of the C in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #5
Comments: CONECA lists the RPM variety, but they do not list the reverse doubled die.
1942-S 10¢ WRPM-006
Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse: A short slanted die gouge can be found above the left side of the 1st T in TRUST. Reverse: Remnants of a die clash run through the outer leaves of the left olive branch. Remnants of a die clash run from the lower olive branch to the fasces.
Submitted By: John S. Gillilan
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4
1942-S 10¢ WRPM-007
Description: S/S North
Die Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch runs ESE from the bottom right of the B in LIBERTY. A die crack runs from the rim to the left of the T in LIBERTY well into the bonnet. Reverse: Parallel die scratches run from the bottom of the U to the bottom of the E in UNITED. A die gouge can be found below the R in AMERICA. A die gouge can be found below the 2nd A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Thomas McGowan
Cross References: None known
1942-S 10¢ WRPM-008
Description: S/S Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die
scratches running north to south throughout most of the obverse fields. Die scratches mostly east to west through the
date. Reverse: Die scratches running north to south throughout most of
the reverse fields.