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1946-P,D,S 10¢ WWHO-001 Doubled Working Hub Description: A spread towards the center shows on the date, the designer’s initials, and slightly on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Will vary on the individual working dies. Reverse: Will vary on the individual working dies Submitted By: Various individuals Cross References: None known Comments: Slight differences in the appearance of the doubling may be seen on the working dies. A number of factors can contribute to these differences including wear to the working hub, wear to the working die, abrading the working die, and wear to the coins.
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-001 Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Strong die scratches run SSE from the lower back of the head. A small die gouge can be found below the right side of the B in LIBERTY. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse of this variety is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDR-009. A close Class II spread towards the center shows on UNITED and ONE DIME. A NNW/SSE die scratch can be found to the left of the upper D in DIME. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-023 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHO-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-002 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY and the profile. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. Strong E/W die scratch through the front of the hair. Two short die scratches south from the upper lip. Die scratch north from the right side horizontal bar of the 4 in the date. Small dies scratch NNW inside the lower circle of the 9 in the date. NE/SW die gouge on the lower left side of the Y in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Stage A markers are weaker and the scratch from the 4 is gone. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mint mark. The reverse of this variety is an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-010. It is an S/S Northeast. The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDR-003. A close Class II spread towards the center shows on AMERICA, ONE DIME and UNUM. Series of N/S die scratches through the right-hand leaves, on the right side, heaviest from the lower leaf through the M of UNUM and to the E of DIME. Series of N/S die scratches through the left side leaves. Curving die scratch through the lower N of UNUM. Die scratch south from the left underside of the horizontal bar of the second T in STATES. Die gouge (dot) between the lower ST of STATES. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers are gone except the scratch at the N of UNUM. Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Frank Baumann Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-II
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-003 Description: A spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY, the forehead, and the eyelid. A weaker spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the designer's initials and the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. Die gouge between the head and the rim at 12:30. Die gouge from the left lower inside of the B in LIBERTY. Die gouge west from the top of the 6 in the date. Small die gouge (dot) SE of the jaw and neckline. Obverse Stage B: Die gouge at head and rim still present. Die gouge at the B in LIBERTY still present. Die gouge from the 6 abraded away. Obverse Stage C: All previous stage markers gone except the chip between the head and rim and a faint trace of the dot below the jaw line. Much of the doubling is weaker. Obverse Stage D: Stage C markers still present. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet Tail Mintmark. Die scratch north from the left upper side of the N in UNUM. Die scratch south from the stem of the lower olive. Die gouge on the lower area of the flame. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers still present but weaker. Reverse Stage C: All previous stage markers gone except the gouge on the torch flame. Two short SW die scratches from the lower olive stem. The mintmark shows a larger opening from abrasion. Strong NE/SW die scratch through the upper olive. NE die scratch from the left upper side of the first U in PLURIBUS to the olive branch Reverse Stage D: Weaker abraded die scratch through the upper olive. Die gouge still present on the torch flame. Die scratch from the U in PLURIBUS nearly gone. Die scratches from the lower olive stem very weak. Submitted By: Stage A & B: John A. Wexler, Stage C & D: Joe Feld Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-004 Description: Medium spread toward the center shows on IGWT, LIBERTY, the top of the head, weak on the forehead, weak on the date, weak on the lower bust, weak on the back of the neck and weak the eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. A short die scratch north from the left upper-side of the second T of TRUST. Medium die chip on right center of the ear. Strongest doubling appears on this stage. Obverse Stage B: NNW/SSE die scratches to the left of the 9 in the date. Obverse Stage C: Stage markers are gone. Three slightly diagonal die scratches south of the L in LIBERTY. Very short die gouge east of the upper loop of the B in LIBERTY. Doubling on the neck and bust is abraded away. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDR-005. A close spread toward the center shows best on UNITED and ONE. The reverse is also an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-008. It is an S/S North. NW/SE die scratch through the right center of the E in DIME. Series of N/S, slightly slanted, die scratches and a die chip above the second U of PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: Weaker Stage A markers. Small die gouge east from the center of the E in STATES. Reverse Stage C: Stage A markers are gone except one very faint scratch from the left top of the second U of PLURIBUS. Die chips on the left-hand side lower olive leaves. Submitted By: Stage A & C: John A. Wexler, Stage B: John Bordner Cross References: CONECA: 5-O-II+V
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-005 Description: A very close spread towards the center shows on the Y of LIBERTY and WE TRUST. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. A very close spread towards the center shows on the Y of LIBERTY and WE TRUST. Weak wavy die gouge through the upper horizontal bar of the E in LIBERTY. Arching NE/SW die gouge on the Y of LIBERTY near the fork. Wavy E/W die gouge through the center of the B in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Stage A markers still present. Die scratch south from the back of the head. Short die scratches north from the upper right of the head. Die clash on the bridge of the nose. Rim cud starting above the LI of LIBERTY. Weaker doubling. Obverse Stage C: Die scratch behind the head weaker. Die clash abraded away. Stronger rim cud above the L and I of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDR-001. A very strong spread to the west shows on EPU (stronger left), UNITED STATES, the torch flame, elements of the olive branch. Weaker doubling shows on the torch holder, ONE, and elements of the oak branch. The reverse is also an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-002. It is an S/S Southeast. N/S die scratch through the right side dot. ENE/WSW die scratch through the bottom of the last A in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: Stage A marker abraded away. N/S scratches between the left lower olive leaf and the L of PLURIBUS. Die scratches below the first U in PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage C: Secondary mintmark only shows on the bottom. Die chip above the B of PLURIBUS. First U of PLURIBUS abraded away. Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-006 Description: A very weak spread toward the center shows on the designer's initials. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Die crack south from the throat above the last T in TRUST. N/S die scratch through the eyelid. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDR-004. A spread toward the center shows on AMERICA, DIME, UNUM and weak on DIME. The reverse is also an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-009. It is an S/S Southeast. ENE/WSW die scratch through the UNI of UNITED. Die gouge below the left leg of the R in AMERICA. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-007 Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at 2:00 shows on IGWT, the designer's initials, and the date. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Die gouges from the rim between 7:00 and 8:00. NE/SW die scratch connects the horizontal bar of the T in LIBERTY to the R. Long die scratch south from the bottom of the nose. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse shows the doubling seen on the doubled working hub listed as WWHR-001. Die clash marks at both olives. Two die gouges (dots) between the upper area of the CA in AMERICA. Submitted By: Joe Feld Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-021 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHO-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-008 Description: A spread toward the center shows on the date, the designer's initials and some of the letters of TRUST. Doubling also shows from a pivot at about 2:00 on IGWT, LIBERTY, the nostrils and the eyelid. Tripling shows on the last T of TRUST. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. Curly V-shape die scratch in the area between the nose and eye. Heavy abrasion on the nose. Criss-crossing die scratches above the nose. Fan-shaped die scratches in front of the lips. Obverse Stage B: V-shaped die scratch still present but weaker. Much of the doubling is weaker from die polishing. Reverse Stage A: Ball serif mintmark. Heavy die scratches on the left upper olive leaf. Die gouge between the upper area of the first A and M of AMERICA, closer to the A. Reverse Stage B: Scratches on olive leaf still present but weaker. Die gouge between the A and M still present but slightly larger. Submitted By: Stage A: Eric Axtell, Stage B: Joe Feld Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-020 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHO-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-009 Description: A very close spread towards the center on the designer's initials and the date. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Die scratch northeast centered above the second T in TRUST. Die scratch south from the right side of the earlobe. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. Die scratches running SE above the E in UNITED, from the rim, and running through the E into the T. Die gouge on the right side of the lower horizontal bar of the E in AMERICA. Short N/S die scratch inside the O of ONE. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-010 Description: A very close spread toward the center shows on the 4 of the date and the designer's initials. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Die scratch NE from right center of the T in LIBERTY. Die scratch SW from left center of the Y in LIBERTY. E/W die scratches centered between the L and I of LIBERTY. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDR-013. A CW spread from a pivot at 11:00 shows on AMERICA, ONE DIME, UNUM, right side leaves and the oak stem. Long die scratch, north, from the right upper side of the fist U in PLURIBUS through the stem of the left lower olive leaf. Die scratches south from the left lower olive leaf and through the olive. Mass of die chips on the torch holder where the leaves of both sides touch. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-018 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHO-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-011 “Best Of” Variety Description: Strong spread toward the center on the designer's initials, the lower neck, the date, and the back of the neck. Class V doubling shows on LI of LIBERTY and IGWT from a pivot at 1:00. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. NE/SW die scratches in the field west of the brow and forehead area. Obverse Stage B: Two very light, S by SE die scratches from the bottom of the nose toward the lips. Diagonal die scratches between the lower W and E of WE. Obverse Stage C: Stage marker weak to gone. Die chip (dot) above the left side upper R of TRUST. NE/SW die gouge at the bust above the date. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse has an RPM variety that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10 ¢ WRPM-003. It is an S/S Southeast. Die gouge in the field west of the lower area of the flame. Die scratch running SW from the bottom of the first U in PLURIBUS. Die scratch beginning at the upper right top of the N of UNUM and running SW through the N and the branch. Reverse Stage B: Weaker Stage A markers. Die gouge at the bottom of the 2nd U of UNUM. Reverse Stage C: Stage A markers weak to gone. Die crack at the upper M of AMERICA to the rim. Submitted By: Stage A: Joe Feld, Stage B: John A. Wexler, Stage C: Roy Pilot Cross References: CONECA: 10-O-V
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-012 Description: A very close spread towards the center shows on the date and the designer's initials. Die Markers: ,Obverse: Type I. NNE/SSW die scratch under the right side of the ear. Series of NE/SW die scratches between the Y of LIBERTY and the forehead. Two N/S die scratches between the 4 and 6 of the date. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. Very weak, abraded NW/SE die scratch connects the right upper oak leaf to the top leaves. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-015 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHO-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDO-013 Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at 12:00 shows on the designer's initial and weak on IGWT and the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. NE/SW die scratches through the Y of LIBERTY and in front of the hair. Strong NNW die scratch from the upper center of the W in WE and running between the I and G of IN GOD. Obverse Stage B: Die scratches through the Y are gone. Scratch in front of the hair still present. Weaker scratch at the W of WE. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mint mark. The reverse shows the doubling seen on WWHR-001. Die clash mark below the lower olive. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge (dot) inside the O in OF, closer to the top. Submitted By: Stage A: Joe Feld, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1946-P,D,S 10¢ WWHR-001 Doubled Working Hub Description: A Class V CW from a pivot at about 11:00 shows on the E of ONE, DIME, AMERICA, and UNUM. Die Markers: Obverse: Will vary on the individual working dies. Reverse: Will vary on the individual working dies. Submitted By: Various individuals Cross References: None known Comments: Slight differences in the appearance of the doubling may be seen on the working dies. A number of factors can contribute to these differences including wear to the working hub, wear to the working die, abrading the working die, and wear to the coins.
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-001 “Best Of” Variety Description: A very strong spread to the west shows on EPU (stronger left), UNITED STATES, the torch flame, elements of the olive branch. Weaker doubling shows on the torch holder, ONE, and elements of the oak branch. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDO-005. A very close spread towards the center shows on the Y of LIBERTY and WE TRUST. Weak wavy die gouge through the upper horizontal bar of the E in LIBERTY. Arching NE/SW die gouge on the Y of LIBERTY near the fork. Wavy E/W die gouge through the center of the B in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Stage A markers still present. Die scratch south from the back of the head. Short die scratches north from the upper right of the head. Die clash on the bridge of the nose. Rim cud starting above the LI of LIBERTY. Weaker doubling. Obverse Stage C: Die scratch behind the head weaker. Die clash abraded away. Stronger rim cud above the L and I of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is also an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-002. It is an S/S Southeast. N/S die scratch through the right side dot. ENE/WSW die scratch through the bottom of the last A in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: Stage A marker abraded away. N/S scratches between the left lower olive leaf and the L of PLURIBUS. Die scratches below the first U in PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage C: Secondary mintmark only shows on the bottom. Die chip above the B of PLURIBUS. First U of PLURIBUS abraded away. Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1946S-802 (011.6)
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-002 Description: A very minor spread towards the center shows on UNITED and ONE DIME. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. None significant. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. WSW/ENE below the ITE in UNITED. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDR-028 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHR-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-003 Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows on AMERICA, ONE DIME and UNUM. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDO-002. A Class II spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY and the profile. Strong E/W die scratch through the front of the hair. Two short die scratches south from the upper lip. Die scratch north from the right side horizontal bar of the 4 in the date. Small dies scratch NNW inside the lower circle of the 9 in the date. NE/SW die gouge on the lower left side of the Y in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Stage A markers are weaker and the scratch from the 4 is gone. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mint mark. The reverse of this variety is an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-010. It is an S/S Northeast. Series of N/S die scratches through the right-hand leaves, on the right side, heaviest from the lower leaf through the M of UNUM and to the E of DIME. Series of N/S die scratches through the left side leaves. Curving die scratch through the lower N of UNUM. Die scratch south from the left underside of the horizontal bar of the second T in STATES. Die gouge (dot) between the lower ST of STATES. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers are gone except the scratch at the N of UNUM. Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Frank Baumann Cross References: CONECA: 7-R-II
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-004 Description: A spread toward the center shows on AMERICA, DIME, UNUM and weak on DIME. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDO-006. A very weak spread toward the center shows on the designer's initials. Die crack south from the throat above the last T in TRUST. N/S die scratch through the eyelid. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is also an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-009. It is an S/S Southeast. ENE/WSW die scratch through the UNI of UNITED. Die gouge below the left leg of the R in AMERICA. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-005 Description: A close spread toward the center shows best on UNITED and ONE. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDO-004. A short die scratch north from the left upper-side of the second T of TRUST. Medium die chip on right center of the ear. Strongest doubling appears on this stage. Obverse Stage B: NNW/SSE die scratches to the left of the 9 in the date. Obverse Stage C: Stage markers are gone. Three slightly diagonal die scratches south of the L in LIBERTY. Very short die gouge east of the upper loop of the B in LIBERTY. Doubling on the neck and bust is abraded away. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is also an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-008. It is an S/S North. NW/SE die scratch through the right center of the E in DIME. Series of N/S, slightly slanted, die scratches and a die chip above the second U of PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: Weaker Stage A markers. Small die gouge east from the center of the E in STATES. Reverse Stage C: Stage A markers are gone except one very faint scratch from the left top of the second U of PLURIBUS. Die chips on the left-hand side lower olive leaves. Submitted By: Stage A & C: John A. Wexler, Stage B: John Bordner Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-006 Description: A close spread toward the center shows on ONE DIME, UNUM, AMERICA, and weak on the right side oak leaves. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Small gouge from the bust directly above the J in the designer's initials. Short SW die scratch from the eyelid. SW die scratch from the left side of the ear near the ending of the hair. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is also an RPM variety listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-011. It is an S/S North. WNW/ENE die scratch above the RIB of PLURIBUS. Series of NE/SW die scratches through the upper right hand olive leaves. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-007 “Best Of” Variety Description: A strong spread toward the center shows on AMERICA, UNUM, DIME, and elements of the oak branch. A lesser spread also shows toward the center on ONE, UNITED STATES OF and E PLURIBUS. One of the hubbings was rotated CW on all the letters around the rim causing some of the letters to show tripling. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Three N/S die scratches above the 9 of the date. N/S die scratch below the 1 of the date. Two N/S die scratches behind the upper right side of the ear. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse also has an RPM that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-001. It is an S/S/S/S Northwest, East, & Northeast. N/S die scratch through the first U of PLURIBUS. Die scratch NE from the right center of the D in UNITED to the rim. Die scratches NE from the E of ONE to the torch base. WNW/WSE die scratches through the NUM of UNUM. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-10-1946S-801
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-008 Description: A class V spread from a pivot point at about 11:00 shows best on DIME. Distorted doubling toward the center shows best on STATES OF AMERICA and UNUM. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. Small die gouges on the nose SW of the eye. Die gouge (dot) north of the eyelid. Obverse Stage B: Die gouge (dot) above upper lip. Die scratch south of the I of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mintmark. Die gouges below the A and second T of STATES. Small die scratch between the B of PLURIBUS and the torch holder. NW/SE die scratch inside the upper opening of the mintmark. NNW die scratch from the top of the mintmark. Die scratch curving to the SE from the center of the mintmark to the torch holder. Reverse Stage B: Very short NW/SE die scratch east of the top of the torch holder. Submitted By: Stage A: Joe Feld, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 3-R-II+V
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-009 Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows on UNITED and ONE DIME. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. The obverse of this variety is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDO-001. A close Class II spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY. Strong die scratches run SSE from the lower back of the head. A small die gouge can be found below the right side of the B in LIBERTY. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. A NNW/SSE die scratch can be found to the left of the upper D in DIME. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDR-027 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHR-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-010 Description: A very minor spread towards the center shows on ONE DIME. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. The obverse shows the doubling found on the doubled working hub listed as WWHO-001. A die scratch runs WNW from the left side of the L in LIBERTY. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. A die scratch runs south from the bottom of the fasces. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDR-026 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHR-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-011 “Best Of” Variety Description: A strong spread toward the center and slightly CCW from a pivot point near the rim at 3:00 on USA, EPU, the flame, the outer leaves of the right branch the left branch and leaves. ONE DIME and OF AMERICA looks like Class VI rather than Class II. Die Markers: Obverse: None recorded. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. The reverse is also an RPM that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 10¢ WRPM-012. It is an S/S West. Strong die crack north from the left side of the flame through the E in STATES and to the rim. Strong die clash marks through the left leaves of the olive branch. Submitted By: Geoffrey Fults Cross References: CONECA: 7-R-II
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-012 Description: A CW spread from a pivot at 11:00 shows on ONE DIME and E PLU of EPU. A spread toward the center shows on the right oak leaves, OF AMERICA UNUM, and close on UNITED. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. NW/SE die scratches in the area of the designer's initials and the 1 in the date. WNW die scratch from the top of the right upright of the U in TRUST. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. Several strong NNE/SSW die scratches through and to the left of the mintmark. Die crack through the top of the first S of STATES. Two short die scratches ENE from the lower area of the second A of AMERICA. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-013 “Best Of” Variety Description: A CW spread from a pivot at 11:00 shows on AMERICA, ONE DIME, UNUM, right side leaves and the oak stem. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1946-S 10¢ WDDO-018. A very close spread toward the center shows on the 4 of the date and the designer's initials. Die scratch NE from right center of the T in LIBERTY. Die scratch SW from left center of the Y in LIBERTY. E/W die scratches centered between the L and I of LIBERTY. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. Long die scratch, north, from the right upper side of the first U in PLURIBUS through the stem of the left lower olive leaf. Die scratches south from the left lower olive leaf and through the olive. Mass of die chips on the torch holder where the leaves of both sides touch. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-014 Description: A close spread toward the center shows on ONE DIME and very weak on RICA of AMERICA. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Type I. Die gouge (dot) between the head and rim at 11:45. Obverse Stage B: Die gouge still present. Two short die scratches west from the eye. Reverse Stage A: Trumpet tail mintmark. Depressed gouge NNE/SSW through the E of AMERICA. Die depression NNE/SSW between the right leg of the R in AMERICA and the right upper oak leaf. E/W die depression centered between the NUM of UNUM. Two light die scratches east from the inside of the C in AMERICA. Several mostly N/S die scratches between PLU of PLURIBUS and the upper olive. Reverse Stage B: Die scratches at the C in AMERICA are gone. All other gouges and scratches are weaker. Submitted By: Joe Feld Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDR-023 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHR-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-015 “Best Of” Variety Description: A CW spread from a pivot at 9:00 shows on OF AMERICA, ONE DIME, UNUM, right oak leaves and the right dot. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Series of SE die scratches from the lower ear. X-shaped scratches between the forehead and the Y of LIBERTY. Series of NNE/SSW die scratches at the bridge of the nose. Die scratch from the W of WE, north, between IN GOD. Die scratches north from the top of the 9 in the date. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. WNW/ESE die scratches between the UNIT of UNITED. E/W die scratch connecting the U and E of UNITED. Die scratch from the lower acorn, south, through the dot. N/S die scratches from the upper right oak leaf through the lower right oak leaf toward the M in UNUM. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-016 Description: A very close spread toward the center shows on ONE DIME. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Short die scratch north from the rim at 6:00. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. Heavy die scratches on the left side of the torch base. Very short die scratch west from the left side of the torch band. Die scratch north from the far right flame. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-017 Description: A spread towards the center shows on ONE DIME. Die Markers: Obverse: Type not recorded. No die markers recorded. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. Die scratch south from the lower left side of the second U in PLURIBUS. E/W die scratch centered inside the second U in PLURIBUS. Short die scratch east from the torch holder. Light WNW/ESE die scratch through the center of the DI in DIME. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-018 “Best Of” Variety Description: Strong spread toward the center shows on OF AMERICA, DIME, right edges of all the oak leaves, elements of the oak branch and the right dot. A CW spread from a pivot of 11:00 shows on ONE DIME. Die Markers: Obverse: Type I. Die gouge SE from the rim at 12:00. Die gouge SW from the rim at 1:00. Reverse: Trumpet tail mintmark. Slightly diagonal die scratch south from the lower acorn to the S of PLURIBUS. Die scratch NNE/SSW through the left inside leg of the M in DIME. Die scratch NNE from the upper right side of the M in DIME. Gouge NE from the top of the R in AMERICA. Die gouge above the M in AMERICA. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDR-022 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub listed as WWHR-001 left large “holes” in the listings.
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-019 Description: Extremely close spread toward the center shows on DIME and AMERICA. Die Markers: Obverse: Type not recorded. No die markers recorded. Reverse: Mintmark style not recorded. Short NNE/SSW die scratches on the torch holder below the left oak leaf. Die scratch NE from the lower acorn to the left oak leaf. N/S die gouge at the left lower side of the I in AMERICA. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
1946-S 10¢ WDDR-020 Description: A spread toward the center shows on STATES of AMERICA, UM of UNUM, E of DIME and the right oak leaves. Die Markers: Obverse: Type not recorded. No die markers recorded. Reverse: N/S die scratches to the left and through the left olive leaf. Strong die gouge NNE from the right upper side of the R in AMERICA to the rim. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
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