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1943 1¢ WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the date, LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Numerous curving die scratches run through the hair and ear. A twisting die scratch runs mostly south to north through the neck. A heavy die scratch runs from WSW to ENE on the upper shoulder. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE below the 4 in the date. A die scratch runs NW from the upper left O of GOD to the rim. Two nearly parallel die scratches can be found SE of the beard running from SSW and curving NE. Obverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the back of the ear WSW into the field behind the ear. Reverse Stage A: A very long die scratch runs SSW from the 2nd U in PLURIBUS through the N of ONE and then curves south between the E and N of CENT ending between the D of UNITED and the 1st S in STATES. A die scratch runs from SW to NE through the lower part of the left wheat stem. Reverse Stage B: A die crack from the rim above the L of PLURIBUS extends SE through the O of ONE to the E of CENT. Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Brian Allen Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-VI, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1943-101 (018.97), Coppercoins: 1943P-1DO-001 Comments: This variety appeared in our 1984 book The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die and has proven to be quite a popular variety with collectors. It is one of the strongest Class VI doubled die varieties in the Lincoln cent series. Stage A
Stage B
1943 1¢ WDDO-002 1943 1¢ WDDO-003 1943 1¢ WDDO-004 1943 1¢ WDDO-005 1943 1¢ WDDO-006 1943 1¢ WDDO-007 1943 1¢ WDDO-008 1943 1¢ WDDO-009
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found above the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Strong die scratches can be found on the
center of the collar just below the neck.
A die crack runs from WSW to ENE through the upper forehead. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: The reverse of this variety is a strong
doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Fie Files as 1943 1¢ WDDR-004. A die gouge can be found to the right of the
P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs ENE
from the upper E of AMERICA to the lower A of STATES. A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be
found below the left side of the O in ONE.
Submitted By: Albert B.
Raddi (Photos updated on a coin from
Dustin Farris)
Cross References: CONECA: 8-O-IV,
Coppercoins: 1943P-1DO-027
1943 1¢ WDDO-010 1943 1¢ WDDO-011 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Class I CW spread shows on LIBERTY, the 943 in the date, and slightly on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several short die scratches run from NW to SE between the bowtie and the chin. Reverse: A strong die gouge can be found between the lower C and E in CENT. Die chips can be found on the upper C in CENT. Strong die gouges can be found between the lower U and N in UNITED. Die gouges protrude from the upper left U and upper left N of UNITED. Die gouges protrude from the upper left and lower left O in OF. A die gouge protrudes from the top of the C in AMERICA. A die scratch runs from north to south through the C in AMERICA. Submitted By: Marc Serafine Cross References: CONECA: 18-O-I
1943 1¢ WDDO-012
Description: Extra eyelids
can be seen above and below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die clash mark can be found just to the
right of the throat. Short, strong,
parallel die scratches run SW to NE to the left of the back of the neck. Rotational die scratches can be found
throughout the bust and the field to the left and right of the bust. A short die crack runs SW from the bottom
left W of WE. Reverse:
A die scratch runs from SW to NE inside the lower E of CENT. Three parallel die scratches run from SW to
NE through the A of STATES.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
& James Sprankle
Cross References: CONECA: 17-O-IV
1943 1¢ WDDO-013 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Class V CW spread shows on LIBERTY, and IGWT from a pivot at about 4:00. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found just above the top of the head south of the left side of the E in WE. A vertical die clash mark can be found at the front of the throat. A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be found SE of the chin. A die crack runs from NW to SE through the lower front of the bust. A die crack runs NW from the eyebrow into the forehead. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A, but a later die state. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs SE from the bottom left of the N in UNUM. A die clash mark can be found between the lower C and E of CENT running below the C. A die crack runs SSE from the bottom right of the 2nd A in AMERICA through the top of the right wheat stem and out to the rim at about 5:00. A die crack runs SE from the lower right wheat grains and out to the rim at about 4:00. A die crack runs NE from the upper right wheat grains and out to the rim at about 3:00. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. A long die scratch runs from SW to NE below the E in EPU. A long die scratch runs NNE from the bottom of the E in STATES just touching the top left of the 2nd S in STATES. Die scratches intersect to form an “X” below and between the C and E in CENT. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 23-O-V Stage A
Stage B
1943 1¢ WDDO-014
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found well southeast of the main eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches runs NW/SE across the
cheek. Short vertical die gouge east of
the upper N in IN. Reverse:
The reverse is a double die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files
as 1943 1¢ WDDR-009. A die crack is
present running from the upper left O in ONE north to the rim between UR in
PLURIBUS. Die gouge (dot) below lower
right N in ONE. Long die scratch runs
SSW from between the lower R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-015
Description: An extra upper
eyelid shows north of the main eyelid.
The lower inside of the ear is slightly doubled as well.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs NW from the
eyebrow. A die crack shows across the
base of the bust and intersects with a die crack down the shoulder above the D
in V.D.B. A die chip shows under the die
crack SE of B in V.D.B. Reverse:
None noted.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: CONECA: 21-O-IV
1943 1¢ WDDO-016 1943 1¢ WDDO-017 1943 1¢ WDDO-018 1943 1¢ WDDO-019 "Best Of" Variety Description: A strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 4:00 shows on the Y of LIBERTY and the lower ear. Doubling also shows on the underside of the bowtie and the horizontal crossbar of the 4. An extra eyelid can be found SE of the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A light horizontal die scratch can be found between the tops of the T and R in TRUST. Reverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim above the RIB of PLURIBUS. A die gouge can be found between the lower R and I of PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from north to south to the left of the top of the right wheat ear. A die scratch runs SW from the center of the E in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-020 1943 1¢ WDDO-021 1943 1¢ WDDO-022 1943 1¢ WDDO-023 1943 1¢ WDDO-024 1943 1¢ WDDO-025 1943 1¢ WDDO-026 1943 1¢ WDDO-027 1943 1¢ WDDO-028 1943 1¢ WDDO-029 1943 1¢ WDDO-030 1943 1¢ WDDO-031 1943 1¢ WDDO-032
Description: Two extra
eyelids can be found just below the normal eyelid. Slight doubling shows on the bottom of the Y
in LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: Circular die scratches run parallel to
the rim all the way around the obverse. Reverse:
Vertical die scratches can be found to the right of the bottoms of
the N and E of ONE. Vertical die
scratches can be found above the right side of the N and above the left side of
the T in CENT. Parallel die scratches
run SSE from the top left T in CENT.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-033
Description: A close CW
spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY.
Notches show on the bottom left letters of IN. An extra eyelid can be found SE of the normal
eyelid. Possible doubling can also be
seen on the 43 in the date.
Die Markers: Obverse: Two parallel die scratches run from NE to
SW below the G in GOD. Two nearly
parallel die scratches run SE from the upper lip. A short die scratch runs from SW to NE
between the T and Y of LIBERTY. A die
scratch runs from NNW to SSE through the upper right T of LIBERTY. A die crack runs from east to west across the
base of the bust with a branch turning SSW running to the right of the B in
V.D.B. and out to the rim. Another
branch turns north running up the shoulder.
Another branch runs SW through the bottom back point of the bust and out
to the rim. Reverse:
A short die gouge can be found north of the right side of the N in
ONE. A light die crack runs south from
the L of PLURIBUS to the upper left O in ONE.
A die scratch runs from north to south to the left of the top of the
right wheat ear. Strong die clash marks
can be found between the C and E of CENT and between the C of CENT and the NI
of UNITED. Strong die clash marks can be
found between the E of ONE and the N of CENT.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-034 "Best Of" Variety Description: Doubling shows below the BERTY of LIBERTY and also on the upper right side of the 9. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NNW from the top left of the Y in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from NW to SE below the G in GOD. A die crack runs from WSW to ENE through the lower shoulder. Reverse: A die gouge can be found above the R in AMERICA. A die gouge touches the right side of the A in STATES. Die gouges can be found inside and to the left of the O in OF. Submitted By: Dustin Farris Cross References: CONECA: 22-O-I
1943 1¢ WDDO-035 1943 1¢ WDDO-036
Description: An extra eyelid can be found just above the
normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from SW to NE in the
field to the right of the forehead. Reverse:
A die scratch runs south from the top of the C in CENT. Die clash marks can be found between the
lower C and E of CENT extending south below the C. A die crack runs north from the top left of
the O of ONE through the 1st U in PLURIBUS and out to the rim. A die crack runs east from the top of the 2nd
S in STATES into the right wheat where it then curves ENE.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-037 1943 1¢ WDDO-038 1943 1¢ WDDO-039 1943 1¢ WDDO-040 1943 1¢ WDDO-041 1943 1¢ WDDO-042 1943 1¢ WDDO-043 1943 1¢ WDDO-044
1943 1¢ WDDO-045 Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch runs NNE from the top of the one in the date. Reverse: Remnants of a die clash can be found between the lower C and E in CENT. Submitted By: Don Hall Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-046 Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs west from the back of the coat south of the TY in LIBERTY. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Keith Christenson Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-047 “Best Of” Variety Description: Doubling shows below the RTY of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Robert Sexauer Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-048 Description: Doubling shows on the front of the eye. Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run N/S to the right of the chin. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Paul Kjellander Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-049 Description: Extra eyelids can be found above and below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Keith Christenson Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-050 Description: Extra eyelids can be found above and below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SW/NE below the O in GOD. Reverse: Adie scratch runs WNW/ESE between the E and D in UNITED. A die scratch runs SW/NE through the lower first S in STATES. Submitted By: Adam Chambers Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-051 Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: Die clash marks can be found to the right of the throat, to the left of the back of the neck, and from the vest to the top of the one in the date. Reverse: Die clash marks can be found running SW/NE through the lower E in ONE and between the C and E in CENT. A small die gouge (dot) can be found inside the O in OF. Submitted By: Adam Chambers Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-052
1943 1¢ WDDR-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: Extreme extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems. Extra thickness also shows on the letters of ONE CENT and USA. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs north from the Y in LIBERTY. A die crack runs from the rim at 7 o’clock through the vest and all the way to the neck. Many circular die scratches run through the face. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Reverse Stage A: A light, horizontal die scratch can be found inside the lower M in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be found above the 2nd S in STATES. Reverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the rim at 9:00 through the left wheat stalk to the C of CENT. A die crack runs from the 2nd U of UNUM down through the E of ONE to the N of CENT. A die crack arcs through the lower letters in OF AMERICA. Submitted By: Stage A: Dustin Farris, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1943P-1DR-003 Stage A
Stage B
1943 1¢ WDDR-002 1943 1¢ WDDR-003 1943 1¢ WDDR-004 "Best Of" Variety Description: Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the letters of EPU, both dots, both wheat ears and stems, STATES, and the ERICA of AMERICA. Class II separation lines show on EPU, especially UNUM, both of the upper wheat ears, the right wheat stem, and ONE CENT. Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse has a minor doubled die showing as an extra eyelid NW of the main eyelid. It is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943 1¢ WDDO-009. Strong die scratches can be found on the center of the collar just below the neck. A die crack runs from WSW to ENE through the upper forehead. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs ENE from the upper E of AMERICA to the lower A of STATES. A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be found below the left side of the O in ONE. Submitted By: Albert B. Raddi (Photo upgrade coin from Dustin Farris) Cross References: CONECA: 8-R-II+VI, Crawford: CDDR-001, Coppercoins: 1943P-1DR-002
1943 1¢ WDDR-005 1943 1¢ WDDR-006 "Best Of" Variety Description: Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: LDS. Parallel die scratches run from SSW to NNE above the Y in LIBERTY. Parallel die scratches run from NNW to SSE to the right of the forehead and nose. Parallel die scratches run WSW from the earlobe. A strong rim to rim (pre-cud) die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: LDS. A die crack runs from the rim through the left side of the E in EPU and then SSW. A die crack runs from the rim through the left side of the 2nd U in UNUM and then SSE to the right of the upper E in ONE. A horizontal die crack runs across the top of the O in ONE. Remnants of a die clash run NNE from the top right of the N in CENT. Remnants of a die clash can be found between the lower C and E in CENT extending down to the I in UNITED. A die gouge can be found inside the lower A in STATES. A large die chip can be found on the bottom of the T in CENT. A die crack runs ESE from the lower right wheat ear to the rim well right of the lower 2nd S in STATES. Submitted By: Frank Baumann Cross References: CONECA: 4-R-VI
1943 1¢ WDDR-007 1943 1¢ WDDR-008 "Best Of" Variety Description: A strong Class IV spread to the south shows on the O of ONE. Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE to the right of the eye. Circular die scratches can be found on the neck below the ear. Reverse: LDS. A die crack runs from the rim through the bottom right of the L in PLURIBUS, through the left side of the O in ONE to the top right of the C in CENT. Several die scratches run NNE from the UN of UNITED through the C in CENT. Two parallel die scratches run SSW from the bottom right of the A in STATES through the C in AMERICA. A die crack runs along the wheat grains on the lower right wheat stalk curving out to the right to the right of the 2nd S in STATES. A die chip can be found on the die crack where it turns to the right. Submitted By: Billy G. Crawford Cross References: CONECA: 9-R-II+VI
1943 1¢ WDDR-009
Description: A very close
spread toward the center shows on the upper left wheat and EP in EPU and the
left dot.
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a double die listed in the
Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943 1¢ WDDO-014.
Die scratches runs NW/SE across the cheek. Short vertical die gouge east of the upper N
in IN.
Reverse: A die crack is
present running from the upper left O in ONE north to the rim between UR in
PLURIBUS. Die gouge (dot) below lower
right N in ONE. Long die scratch runs
SSW from between the lower R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDR-010 1943 1¢ WDDR-011 1943 1¢ WDDR-012 1943 1¢ WDDR-013 1943 1¢ WDDR-014 "Best Of" Variety Description: Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found on the center of the nose. A die scratch runs from WNW to ESE to the left of the bottom of the nose. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die gouge can be found inside the center right of the O in ONE. A small die gouge can be found inside the lower E of CENT. Heavy die gouges run NE from the bottom left of the E through the top of the R in AMERICA. Horizontal die scratches run through the lower A and M in AMERICA. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDR-015
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