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This page was last updated on June 30, 2010. Copyright Notice: All photos on this website are copyright © 2009 by John A. Wexler unless otherwise noted. They may not be reproduced or used in any way without written permission. This page features coins that have recently been attributed for the Wexler Die Files. The information on this page is not permanent, but should be posted here for a period of at least three months. The listings presented here are designed to give you an idea of what others are finding and reporting. If you would like to submit coins for attribution and/or listing, please see the attribution guidelines on the Collector Resources page. In the following listings the person listed as "Submitted By" is the person who sent the coin for listing in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. It is not necessarily the person who originally discovered the variety.
1937 50¢ WDDO-001 Description: A Class V CW spread shows on the BER of LIBERTY, the upper stars, and the upper leaves to the right of the head. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the left of the top of the 1 in the date. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die variety listed as 1937 50¢ WDDR-001. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1937 50¢ WDDR-001 Description: Class VI Extra thickness shows on the letters in STATES OF AMERICA and the dots between those letters. Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1937 50¢ WDDO-001. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the R in DOLLAR. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1989 1¢ WDDO-032 Description: A spread towards the center shows on the date and slightly on the letters of LIBERTY and TRUST. Die Markers: Obverse: A very strong die gouge runs ENE from the rim below the right side of the arm. A die scratch runs NE from the top back of the head below the OD of GOD and out to the rim. Reverse: A die scratch runs east from the lower left dot through the upper UNU of UNUM. A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE below the letters of UNUM. Submitted By: Joseph Koelling Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-007
1989-D 1¢ WDDO-001 Description: A spread towards the center shows on the date. A notch shows on the bottom left of the 1. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs north from the top right Y in LIBERTY. Light parallel die scratches run from NNW to SSE to the left of the date. A small die gouge can be found near the bottom right point of the bust. Reverse: A short, diagonal die gouge can be found on the roof above the 7th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Joseph Koelling Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-002
2001 1¢ WDDR-021 Description: Doubling shows on the lower right side of the 6th Memorial column to the left of the statue’s legs. An extra knee can be found between the statue’s legs. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the center of the I of IN. A short, diagonal die gouge can be found above the 1 in the date. A die gouge can be found inside the lower part of the center fold of the vest. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the lower N in CENT. Die scratches run from NW to SE between the upper N and T of CENT. Submitted By: Joseph Koelling Cross References: Crawford: CDDR-009
2008 1¢ WDDR-003 New Stage Information Description: Strong doubling to the 6th Memorial column shows on the right side of the column. An extra knee can be found between the two legs of the statue. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die crack runs from SW to NE through the hair on the upper back of the head. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the forehead. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Reverse Stage A: A die crack runs WNW from the upper left C in CENT to the E of ONE. Reverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the upper N to the E of ONE. Submitted By: Stage A: Joseph Koelling, Stage B: Charles Kibbons Cross References: Crawford: CDDR-001
1991 1¢ WDDR-008 Description: Extra Memorial columns can be found to the right of columns 8, 9, 10, and 11. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found south of the 1st 9. Reverse: A short, diagonal die gouge can be found near the rim between the N and I of UNITED. A die crack runs from the tip of the left cornice WNW to the rim passing just to the right of the I in UNITED. A die gouge touches the top of the O in OF. Die gouges can be found to the right of the center of the T in CENT. A die crack runs from the left tip of the base of the bust to the rim. Submitted By: Bruce W. Baker Cross References: None known
2004-D 1¢ WDDR-010 Description: Doubling shows on the right side of the left most letters of EPU. The left dots are elongated. The floor of the Memorial is doubled in the first five bays. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found just below the vertical bar of the 4. A small die gouge can be found above the left side of the D mint mark. Reverse: Three die gouges can be found to the right of the center of the T in CENT. A short, vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the lower N in CENT. A small die gouge can be found at the bottom of the 2nd Memorial bay. Submitted By: Bruce W. Baker Cross References: None known
Doubling is seen on the right side of the vertical bars for each letter and the top right of the P in PLURIBUS. The dots are elongated.
2004 1¢ WDDR-094 Description: A strong partial extra column protrudes at an angle from the right side of the 6th column to the left of the statue. Slight doubling shows on the left side of the 7th column to the right of the statue’s legs. Die Markers: Obverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the D in GOD. Reverse: A small die gouge touches the upper right inside of the U of UNITED. A short die scratch runs WSW from the top of the left side of the 7th column. Submitted By: Aisha Shahid Cross References: None known
1945 1¢ WDDR-024 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on E of EPU, the left dot, and the upper left wheat ear. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge extends SSW from the hair NE of the Y in LIBERTY. A long die scratch runs SSE from the underside of the nose ending between the 1 and the 9. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW from the lower left P in PLURIBUS to the top of the left wheat ear. A die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the left wheat ear. A die crack runs NNE from the center right 2nd T in STATES. Submitted By: Joseph Koelling Cross References: Coppercoins: 1DR-009
2002 1¢ WDDR-029 Description: A partial tilted extra 6th column can be found to the left of the statue’s legs. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found just below the left side of the B in LIBERTY. A die gouge can be found to the right of the lower D of GOD. A die gouge can be found in the field to the right of the lower nose. A small die gouge can be found south of the 2nd zero in the date. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A short die gouge protrudes from the upper right side of the 1st Memorial column. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the bottom of the last Memorial column. Submitted By: Joseph Koelling Cross References: None known
1940-D 10¢ WDDO-009 Description: A close spread towards the center shows on the date, the designer’s initials, and very slightly on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NE from the bottom of the 1 to the center left of the 9. A die scratch runs ENE from the upper right 9. A die scratch runs ESE from the upper right L in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die scratch runs from SW to NE through the lower E and central D of UNITED. A short, vertical die gouge can be found under the left side of the A in STATES. A short die gouge protrudes from the center left C in AMERICA. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1954 25¢ WDDO-001 Description: Strong extra thickness shows on the letters of IGWT. Extra thickness also shows on LIBERTY and the date. Die Markers: Obverse: Three parallel die scratches run from WNW to ESE to the right of the lower 9. A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the L in LIBERTY. Three parallel die scratches run from NNW to SSE between the B and E of LIBERTY. A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the right of the center of the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. A die crack runs from the S in PLURUBUS down the upper part of the eagles’ left wing. A die scratch runs NW from the bottom left 1st A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1988 1¢ WDDR-006 Description: Wavy steps can be found below columns 5 through 8. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found below and between the two 8’s in the date. Reverse: Numerous die scratches run from east to west above and below the Memorial. Numerous die scratches run from north to south in all but the 1st and 6th Memorial bays. A die crack runs from the left cornice WNW through the I of UNITED to the rim. A die crack runs from the tip of the left Memorial base to the rim. A die crack runs from the tip of the right Memorial base to the rim. Submitted By: Wendell Carper Cross References: None known
2007-D 1¢ WDDR-002 Description: Extra thickness shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, the Memorial roof details, and the statue of Lincoln. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found inside the upper G of GOD. Two small die gouges can be found inside the 1st zero in the date. A short, diagonal die gouge can be found just below the D mint mark. A die gouge can be found in the field well east of the nose. A die gouge can be found in the field well NNE of the 7. Reverse: A die gouge can be found between the lower I and T of UNITED. A die gouge can be found below the bottom of the left side of the A in STATES. A die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the 2nd A in AMERICA. Die cracks can be found at the tops of the first three columns. A die crack runs down the lower left side of the E in CENT and out to the rim. Submitted By: Wendell Carper Cross References: None known
1945-S 25¢ WDDO-004 Description: A Class V CCW spread from a pivot at 7:00 shows on LIBERTY, the bottom of the ribbon, and slightly on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several circular die scratches run through the cheek. A die crack runs from WSW to ENE through the top of the forehead and into the hair at the top of the head. A die crack runs across the front of the base of the bust. Reverse: A die scratch runs ENE from the lower right I of UNITED. Several die scratches run from SW to NE between the bottoms of the D in UNITED and the 1st S of STATES. A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. Submitted By: William P. Waring Cross References: None known
2010-P $1 MF WDDR-001 Description: Doubling shows at the intersection of the 2nd ray clockwise from the head and the right arm of the Statue of Liberty. Die Markers: Obverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found between the centers of the I and 1st L of MILLARD. A die crack runs across the base of the bust above the RUS of TRUST. A die crack runs from NNW to SSE through the base of the bust above the 2nd T of TRUST. Reverse: A short, nearly horizontal die scratch can be found near the rim between the I and T of UNITED. Submitted By: Keith Welch Cross References: None known
2010-P $1 MF WDDR-002 Description: Doubling shows at the intersection of the 2nd ray clockwise from the head and the right arm of the Statue of Liberty. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found below the 5 in 1850. A die gouge can be found to the left of the left point of the bust. Reverse: A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be between the tops of the T and E in STATES. Submitted By: Donna Davenport Cross References: None known
1949-D 25¢ WDDR-001 Description: A CCW spread from a Class V pivot at about 4:00 shows on USA, EPU, and QUARTER. Die Markers: The obverse shows the typical master die doubling for this date. A die scratch runs NW from the lower left B in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from west to east below the B in LIBERTY. A short, vertical die gouge can be found above the M in AMERICA. Submitted By: Tom Kalantzis Cross References: None known
1952-D 1¢ WDDO-012 Description: An extra eyelid can be found SE of the normal eyelid. Die Markers: A die scratch runs NE from the middle front of the forehead. Two parallel die scratches run NE from the tops of the E and R of LIBERTY. A curving die gouge can be found below and between the O and D of GOD. A die scratch runs ENE from the bottom right 1st S of STATES to the 1st T. A die scratch runs WSW from the bottom right N of UNITED. Submitted By: Lucy Ginden Cross References: None known
1970-S 50¢ Pr WDDR-006 Description: A close Class V CW spread from a pivot at 7:00 shows on USA, the stars in the outer circle, the stars above EPU, and slightly on the lower letters of DOLLAR. Die Markers: A small die gouge can be found above the 9. A short, vertical die gouge can be found inside the top left H of HALF. Die pitting can be found in the field between the left dot and the U of UNITED. A die scratch runs from SW to NE through the F in FG. Submitted By: Richard Golden Cross References: None known
1972-S 50¢ Pr WDDR-006 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the letters of UNITED STATES, the stars below UNITED STATES, the letters of HALF DOLLAR, the stars above HALF DOLLAR, and the left branch and leaves. Die Markers: A short, vertical die scratch can be found below the center bar of the E in LIBERTY. A short, vertical die gouge can be found above the right side of the M in AMERICA. Two die gouges can be found on the upper left C in AMERICA. Submitted By: Richard Golden Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-019 Description: A CW spread shows an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date just above the normal horizontal bar. The variety does NOT show the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the S in TRUST. A better grade coin is needed to determine if there are any significant reverse die markers. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known
1963 1¢ Pr WDDR-080 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the lower letters of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the upper letters of ONE CENT and E PLURIBUS, the left and right Memorial bases, and the designer’s initials. Die Markers: A short, vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the top of the D of GOD. Two short, vertical die scratches can be found to the right of the top of the E of WE. A die gouge can be found between the upper E and D of UNITED. A short die scratch runs NNW from the bottom right E of STATES. A short die scratch runs south from the rim above the left side of the 2nd S of STATES. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
1963 1¢ Pr WDDR-081 Description: A Class VI spread towards the center shows on the left Memorial base, UNITED, ONE CENT, and the designer’s initials. Die Markers: A die gouge can be found on the rim at 3:00. A die gouge can be found to the right of the upper R in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be found to the left of the bottom of the C in CENT. Die pitting can be found at the center of the 10th Memorial bay. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
1963 1¢ Pr WDDR-082 Description: A Class V CCW spread from a pivot at 3:00 shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS, the left Memorial base, ONE CENT, and slightly on the designer’s initials. Die Markers: A short die scratch runs NNW from the bottom right E of WE. A die gouge can be found at the rim just to the left of the F in OF. A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE through the statue’s head. A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE through the lower 1st to bays. Several die scratches run from WSW to ENE through the lower 5th bay. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
2006-D 1¢ WDDR-006 Description: Doubling shows on the left side of the 7th Memorial column to the right of the statue’s knees. Die Markers: A small die gouge can be found south of the left side of the D in GOD. A die scratch runs NNE from the top of the back of the beard ending to the right of the lower lip. Short, vertical die scratches can be found above the N and the I of UNITED. Numerous die scratches run WSW from the bottom tip of the left Memorial base. A small die chip can be found on the bottom left L of PLURIBUS. A die crack runs from SW to NE at the top of the 1st Memorial column. A die chip can be found on the top left side of the 2nd Memorial column. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
1945 50¢ WDDR-002 Description: A spread towards the center shows on the RIBUS of PLURIBUS, the upper cactus branches, and the tips of the feathers at the bottom of the eagle’s right wing. An earlier die state may show additional doubling. Die Markers: Three, short, parallel die scratches run WSW from the rim to the left of the B in LIBERTY. Die scratches run NNW, north, and NNE from the top right N of IN. A short die scratch runs NNE from the bottom right E of WE. Four parallel die scratches run from SW to NE through the left side of the W in WE. A die scratch runs SW from the bottom center of the L in LIBERTY. A short, vertical die gouge can be found above the right side of the 1st T in STATES. A short die scratch runs SW from the top left M in AMERICA. A die gouge can be found inside the 1st U of PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1956 50¢ WDDO-005 Description: Extreme extra thickness spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY. Light extra thickness also shows on IN GOD WE TRUST and the date. Die Markers: Several parallel die scratches run from SSW to NNE to the left of the back of the head. Numerous die scratches run NE from the eyebrow and the top of the nose. A die scratch runs from WNW to ESE above the 195 in the date. Die chips fill the upper and lower E of LIBERTY and the area between the top of the E and the rim. A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE below the NU of UNUM. Two parallel die scratches run from NW to SE above the right side of the R in DOLLAR. Several die scratches run NE from the top of the F in HALF. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-001
1956 50¢ Pr WDDO-006 Description: Extra thickness shows on LIBERTY, the date, and IN GOD WE TRUST. Close separation lines also show on most letters. Die Markers: Two short, vertical die gouges can be found inside the U of TRUST. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the R in TRUST. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the E in WE. The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1956 50¢ Pr WDDR-003. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1956 50¢ Pr WDDR-003 Description: A spread towards the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, HALF DOLLAR, the bottom of the bell, the eagle, and also on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Die Markers: The obverse of this variety is a doubled die listed as 1956 50¢ Pr WDDO-006. Type I reverse. A die gouge can be found on the center right side of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A small C-shaped die gouge can be found near the top right corner of the bell holder. A die scratch runs NNE from the top right W of STOW. A die scratch runs SSW from the bottom of the P of PASS. A heavy die scratch runs from WSW to ENE through the bottom left bell lines. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: Crawford: CDDR-001
1956 50¢ Pr WDDO-007 Description: A very close spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. Die Markers: A small die gouge can be found between the tops of the W and E of WE. A short die scratch extends north from the bottom of the G of GOD. The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1956 50¢ Pr WDDR-004. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1956 50¢ Pr WDDR-004 Description: A spreads towards the center, a spread towards the rim, and strong extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, HALF DOLLAR, the bottom of the bell, the eagle, and also on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Die Markers: The obverse of this variety is a doubled die listed as 1956 50¢ Pr WDDO-007. Type II reverse. A short, diagonal die gouge can be found on the bottom of the bell clapper. A small die gouge (dot) can be found near the upper left corner of the bell holder. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1944-S 50¢ WDDR-001 Description: Strong extra thickness from multiple hubbings shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM, the dots, and the branch. Die Markers: A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE above the leaves ESE of the R in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs NNE from the top right E of WE. A small die gouge can be found below the right side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in UNITED. A die gouge can be found below the left side of the 1st A in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be found between the feathers above the designer’s initials. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
2000-D 1¢ WDDR-003 Description: Doubling shows on the lower left side of the 7th Memorial column. Die Markers: A die gouge can be found near the rim above the W in WE. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the 2. A small die gouge can be found inside the bottom of the B in LIBERTY. A small die gouge can be found just below the N in UNITED. A die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the T in CENT. Two small die gouges can be found on the left side of the roof. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
2008 1¢ WDDR-004 Description: Doubling to the 7th Memorial column shows on the left side of the column. Die Markers: A small die gouge can be found to the left of the center of the N of IN. A short, vertical die scratch can be found above the right side of the U in TRUST. A die crack runs NW through the eyebrow and into the forehead. A short, vertical die scratch can be found below the 1st S in STATES. A die gouge can be found to the right of the T in CENT. Submitted By: Joseph Koelling Cross References: None known
2007-P $1 TJ WDDR-002 New Stage Listing Information Description: Doubling shows at the intersection of the 2nd ray clockwise from the head and the right arm of the Statue of Liberty. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Two parallel die scratches run from SW to NE between the S of THOMAS and the J of JEFFERSON. A die scratch runs from SW to NE below Jefferson’s right eye (viewer’s left). Obverse Stage B: The die scratches between THOMAS and JEFFERSON from Stage A are gone. A die chip can be found on the chin and a die crack runs NE from the die chip. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the 3 in 3rd. A small die gouge can be found below the 8 in 1801. A small die gouge can be found below the 8 in 1809. A die crack runs SW from the bottom of the 2nd E in JEFFERSON and then west through the hair at the top of the head below the FF of JEFFERSON. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs from north to south to the right of the right arm and between the 2nd and 3rd rays. Reverse Stage B: A die chip can be found inside the upper 2nd S of STATES. Submitted By: Stage A: David Serbonich, Stage B: Lee C. Lydston Cross References: None known
1971-D $1 WDDO-002 Description: A spread towards the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, the date, and slightly on the letters of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Two die scratches run NE from above the E in WE. A die scratch runs from NW to SE inside the D of GOD. A die scratch runs from WNW to ESE above the mint mark. A die scratch runs SSW from between the bottoms of the A and T in STATES. Minor doubling from a doubled working hub can be found on the reverse. Submitted By: Thomas Kalantzis and Brian Vaile Cross References: None known
2006-P 25¢ CO WDDO-004 Description: Doubling shows on the underside of Washington’s earlobe. Die Markers: Short, vertical die gouges can be found above and below the R in QUARTER. A short, vertical die gouce can be found above the D in DOLLAR. A short, vertical die gouge can be found between the lower R and A of COLORADO. Submitted By: Noel Okay Cross References: None known
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