Description: A nice spread towards the center shows on the date and the right side of the bottom of the bust.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die gouge can be found between the S and T in TRUST. A short die scratch runs NE from the top of the bowtie. A short vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the second T in TRUST. Obverse Stage B: The die has been heavily abraded. Numerous die scratches run ENE from the front of the bust. A strong die scratch runs SW from the back of the neck. Numerous die scratches run WSW from the back of the bust. Reverse Stage A: Two die gouges can be found inside the lower E in ONE. A die scratch runs SSW/NNE in the first Memorial bay. Reverse Stage B: The die has been heavily abraded. Numerous die scratches run mostly E/W above and below the Memorial.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Marvin L. Young
Cross References: None known
1987 1¢ WDDO-002
Description: Extra thickness with weak separation lines show on the date and IGWT. Lincoln’s eye is doubled. The lower right R of TRUST shows a distinct notch. There is some extra thickness to the upper hair details.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Weak vertical die scratches inside the ear are visible on all known stages. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Obverse Stage C: Numerous die scratches running mostly NNW/SSE can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse Stage A: A short die gouge runs NW from the lower left corner of the Memorial. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the lower C in CENT. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. A small die gouge can be found inside the top of the U in UNITED. Two short diagonal die scratches run from the upper right of the 6th Memorial column to the roof. Reverse Stage C: Two strong parallel die scratches run from the E in UNITED to the upper left of the E in EPU. A strong die scratch can be found inside the upper O of ONE.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: John A. Conway, Stage C: Peter Beane & Jennifer Casazza
Cross References: None known
1987 1¢ WDDO-003
Description: Extra thickness with some separation lines spread towards the rim show on the date and IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: Four heavy die scratches run ESE from the bowtie. Three strong vertical die scratches can be found to the left of the lips. Reverse: A die gouge can be found midway between the bottoms of the E in ONE and the C in CENT.
Submitted By: John A. Conway
Cross References: None known
1987 1¢ WDDO-004
Description: Extra thickness shows on the date and IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found between the 8 and the 7 in the date. Reverse: None significant.