1973 1¢ WDDO-001          "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 5:00 shows on the letters of IGWT, and the LIBER of LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A curving die scratch can be found near the rim at about 8:00.  Obverse Stage B:  The doubling has a mushy appearance and the Stage A die scratch is very weak, though still visible.  Reverse Stage A:  A short, vertical die scratch can be found between the upper R and I in AMERICA.  Reverse Stage B:  The Stage A die scratch is no longer visible.  A short die scratch runs NNE from the lower right Memorial base.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-O-V, Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1973P-1DO-001

1973 1¢ WDDO-002

Description:  Extra thickness shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIB in LIBERTY, and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Note noted (circulated coin examined). Reverse:  Die scratches run NW/SE through CENT.  Die scratches run NNE/SSW through the upper right corner of the memorial.

Submitted By:  Tanner Scott

Cross References:  CONECA: 2-O-II-E+VI, Coppercoins: 1973P-1DO-002

Reverse Varieties

1973 1¢ WDDR-001 

Description:  Doubling shows as a light spread on AMERICA, ONE CENT, and FG, with strong notching on R and C in AMERICA.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die scratch is present above Lincoln’s eyelid.  Possible die scratches in the back of Lincoln’s hair and through the ear.  Multidirectional die scratches run through GOD WE TRUST.  N/S die scratches run through and under RT in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Mostly NNW die scratches run under and through ERIC in AMERICA.  Die scratches run mostly northwest and west through ONE CENT. 

Submitted By:  John Shields

Cross References:  Possible Coppercoins: 1973P-1DR-001

Comments:  Though no definitive cross can be made to the Coppercoins listing, the doubling appears extremely similar.  If an example is found matching the Coppercoins markers, I would love to see if any overlapping markers are present with the below example.