1929-S 10¢ WDDO-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A very strong spread towards the east shows on IGWT and the date.  A slight spread shows on the designer’s initials.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Strong die clash marks show to the left of the profile.  A small die gouge can be found below the E in WE.  A die crack runs from the bonnet to the rim to the left of the T in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Numerous N/S die scratches run through the left branches and leaves.  A die gouge can be found below the I in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  J.T. Stanton (Photo upgrade by Thomas McGowan)

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-O-II, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1929S-101 (010.3)

1929-S 10¢ WDDO-002

Description:  A spread towards the center shows on the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge runs NW from the left side of the R in LIBERTY.  A die gouge can be found NE of the designer’s initials.  A die crack runs from the bonnet to the rim to the left of the T in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  A die gouge can be found above the M in DIME.  Die gouges can be found below the R and C in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Thomas McGowan

Cross References:  None known

1929-S 10¢ WDDR-001

Description:  A Class II spread towards the center shows on the right star and DIME.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A N/S die crack runs through the front of the bonnet.  A die crack runs NW from the rim at 7:00 into the base of the bust.  A die crack runs along the bottom of the bust.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found below the N in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Thomas McGowan

Cross References:  None known