Description: Extra thickness shows on the letters of LIBERTY decreasing from left to right.
Die Markers:Obverse: Copper Large Date. A horizontal die scratch can be found below the LIB in LIBERTY. Die scratches run ESE from the bottoms of the R and T in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW/NE through the lower E in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Cliff Reuter
Cross References: None known
Comments: This is a replacement listing. The original listing proved to be too minor to photograph and has been deleted from the listings.
1982 1¢ WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A nice Class V CW spread from a pivot near the rim at approximately 5:00 shows on IGWT and LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: Die scratches run parallel to the rim to the right of the date. Two parallel die scratches run SW/NE above the 82 in the date. Obverse Stage B: Numerous die scratches run SE from the front of the bust. Two parallel die scratches run from SW/NE below the date. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NW/SE below the U in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Two parallel die scratches run NW from the top of the E in CENT. A die clash can be found in the lower 3rd Memorial bay.
Submitted By: Stage A: Charles D. Hudson, Stage B: Marvin L. Young
Description: A strong spread towards the center shows on the RTY of LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Kevin Flynn
Cross References: None known
1982 1¢ WDDO-004
Description: A spread towards the rim shows on LIBERTY. Extra thickness shows on IGWT.
Die Markers:Obverse: Large Date Zinc. Vertical die scratches can be found in the field to the left of the shoulder. Reverse: A circular die scratch pattern can be found on the reverse.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1982 1¢ WDDO-005 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A spread towards the NE shows on LIBERTY, IN GOD, the date, the ear, the hair details behind the ear, and some of the folds in the vest.
Die Markers:Obverse: Large Date Copper. A die scratch runs NW/SE to the left of the I of IN. A die scratch runs NE from the upper right 2 in the date to the rim. A long SSW/NNE die scratch can be found under the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Matt Walton
Cross References: None known
1982 1¢ WDDO-006
Description: Extra thickness shows on LIBERTY and IGWT.
Die Markers:Obverse: None noted. Reverse: Die scratches run NW/SE through the E in UNITED.
Submitted By: Gary Dolph
Cross References: None known
1982 1¢ WDDR-001
Description: Strong extra thickness shows on USA, EPU, the designer’s initials, and ONE. Separation lines are visible on AMERICA and the D in UNITED.
Die Markers:Obverse: Small Date Zinc. A die scratch runs north from the upper left of the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: Heavy E/W die scratches run NNW/SSE through the statue of Lincoln. A die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the upper T in CENT. Two die gouges can be found below the right side of the N in ONE.
Submitted By: Peter Beane
Cross References: None known
1982 1¢ WDDR-002 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A strong spread ESE shows on EPU, USA, ONE CENT, the left side of the Memorial, and most of the Memorial columns.
Die Markers:Obverse: Small Date Zinc. A die scratch runs ENE from the top of the E in WE. A die scratch runs from the upper right T to the lower left R in TRUST. Reverse: Numerous E/W die scratches run throughout the reverse. A circular pattern of die scratches can be found in the Memorial bays.