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1939 1¢ WDDO-001          "Best Of" Variety

Description:  A very strong Class I CW spread shows on the ERTY of LIBERTY, the 19 in the date, the bowtie, the upper fold of the vest below the left side of the bowtie, Lincoln’s ear, some upper hair details, and there is a strong extra eyelid above the normal eye.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  A die scratch runs ENE from the upper right N of IN.  A short die scratch runs WSW from the center left of the W in WE.  Numerous die scratches run somewhat parallel to the rim through the upper letters of IGWT.  A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE between the 1 and 9 in the date.  Obverse Stage B:  A die crack runs from NNW to SSE on the upper forehead.  Reverse Stage A:  Several die scratches run from SW to NE below the E in EPU.  A short die scratch runs ENE from the top of the E in ONE.  Several short, parallel die scratches run from WSW to ENE through and below the A in STATES.  Numerous die scratches run from north to south in the area around the T in CENT.  Reverse Stage B:  A die gouge can be found inside the upper right M in UNUM.  A die chip can be found on the 4th wheat grain from the bottom on the right side of the lower right wheat ear.

Submitted By:  Brian Allen

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1939-101 (017), Breen: #2144, Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DO-001

Values:  F = $20,  VF = $35,  XF = $75,  AU = $125,  MS60 = $200,  MS63 = $375,  MS65 = $500

Comments:  This variety was first reported by Ed Raser.  I believe that the first hubbing for this variety was halted after only a partial impression in the working die.  This was most likely done to realign some kind of misalignment between the working hub and the working die.  During the realignment a strong rotation occurred between the partial image on the working die and the image on the working hub yielding the strong rotational doubling seen on all of the central elements of the die.
























1939 1¢ WDDO-002

Description:  A strong doubled eyelid southeast from the primary eyelid and doubling on the second 9 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratch ESE from the right upper side of the U that connects to the S in TRUST.  Reverse:  E/W die scratches through PLURIBUS and strongest inside the first U.

Submitted By:  Whaden Curtis

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-003

Description:  A spread toward the center shows on IGWE and lightly on the frontal hair.  Extra thickness shows on LIBERTY and the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die chip inside the lower area of the O in GOD.  Short and weak die scratch west from left center of the O in GOD.  Reverse:  Horizontal V shaped die scratches between the O of ONE and PL of PLURIBUS.

Submitted By:  Whaden Curtis

Cross References:  CONECA: 5-O-II-C+VI, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DO-003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-004

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found south of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratches run through the eye, eyebrow, temple, and in front of Lincoln’s nose.  Die crack runs well above VDB.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Unknown

Cross References:  CONECA: 3-O-IV and 7-O-IV, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DO-013

Comments:  This photographed example shows the die scratches on and around the eyelid seen on CONECA’s 3-O-IV and the die crack over the VDB on the bust seen on CONECA’s 7-O-IV and Coppercoins’ 1939P-1DO-013, linking these listings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-005

Description:  A doubled eyelid shows north of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Heavy ENE die scratch from right center of the N in IN.  Series of die scratches in different direction throughout IGWT.  Reverse:  Listed as WDDR-006.  WSW die scratch from the rim centered above the S of PLURIBUS and the right dot.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-006

Description:  A nice doubled eyelid shows south below the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Three short E/W die scratches at the upper ear opening.  Two die scratches SW just below center on the back of the ear.  Series of NW/SE die scratches on the head, above the eye.  Reverse:  Die scratch SE from lower right of the center bar of the E in ONE.  NW/SE die scratch on the lines of the right wheat ear, closer to the top.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  Coppercoins: 1939P-1DO-012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-007

Description:  A nice tripled eyelid shows north and north above the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die chip on the lower area of the bust just above the last vest fold.  Die scratch east from the top of the N of IN, where it curves slightly downward and touches the G of GOD.  Die crack over the top of the designer’s initials.  Reverse:  Die chip (dot at the lower right side of the last S in STATES.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  CONECA: 6-O-IV, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DO-004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-008

Description:  A nice tripled eyelid shows southeast and south of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratch from the rim above the O in GOD and traveling ESE to the D of GOD.  Curly die gouge from the rim east from the top of the last T in TRUST, which is a product of the master hub.  Reverse:  NNE/SSW die crack center in the right wheat grains of the right wheat ear.  This crack is heavily chipped at the top.  The upper left wheat grain of the left ear is heavily chipped and followed by a light crack to the north.

Submitted By:  J. C. Moreland

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-009

Description:  A tripled eyelid shows south and SE from the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge south from the rim positioned center above the U in TRUST.  Die scratch ESE from the bust just below the V of the designer’s initials.  Curly die gouge from the rim east from the top of the last T in TRUST, which is a product of the master hub.  Reverse:  NNW/SSE die scratch between the U and N of UNITED.

Submitted By:  Whaden Curtis

Cross References:  None known










1939 1¢ WDDO-010

Description:  A doubled eyelid shows just north of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Long die scratch N by E from the top of the L in LIBERTY.  Die scratch from the top of the head NE to the first T in TRUST.  Reverse:  Die scratch NNW/SSE that connects the F in OF to the N in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Bill Wilson

Cross References:  None known








1939 1¢ WDDO-011

Description:  A doubled eyelid shows south of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Short die scratch to the southeast of the right leg of the R in LIBERTY.  Two strong die scratches run south from the back of Lincoln’s hair just behind the neck.  Obverse Stage B:  Die scratch under R in LIBERTY and behind Lincoln’s neck still visible but weak.  Strong die crack over V.D.B.  Reverse Stage A:  Curly WSW/ESE die scratch between the P and L in PLURIBUS.  Reverse Stage B:  Die scratches on P and L in PLURIBUS extremely weak.

Submitted By:  Stage A: John Wexler, Stage B: Daniel Griffin

Cross References:  None known

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1939 1¢ WDDO-012

Description:  A light doubled eyelid shows south of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Heavy E/W die scratch inside the upper area of the ear with lighter E/W die scratches below.  Reverse:  Long NE/SW die scratch through the left dot.  Long die scratches south from the center of the last A in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known












1939 1¢ WDDO-013

Description:  Extra eyelid shows north of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light die crack over V.D.B.  Curving die scratches through IGWT.  Die scratch runs SSE from T in LIBERTY.    Reverse:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as WDDR-020.  Heavy die gouge south of M in UNUM.  Two die clashes are visible inside C in CENT.  Die scratch runs northwest from left horizontal bar of T in CENT.  Die gouge right of T in UNITED.  Die gouge above F in OF.  Die crack lower right wheat.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  Coppercoins: 1939P-1DO-006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-014

Description:  A second eyelid shows just south of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Large die crack winding east from the lower shoulder to the vest.  Light die cracks in hair under WE.  Clash at the neck.  Heavy vertical die gouge under L in LIBERTY.  Three small die gouges above 939 in the date.  Obverse Stage B: Die cracks and clash at neck largely unchanged with crack on bust extending further west.  Gouges weaker.  Obverse Stage C:  Die cracks unchanged.  Die clash at neck very faint.  Die gouges above date much weaker with only die gouge above first 9 still visible.  Die gouge under L much weaker.  Reverse:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as WDDR-002.  Reverse Stage A:  Strong NNW/SSE die scratches through left side of the reverse, including through CE in CENT and UNITED.  Small die gouges (dots) above second T and right of second S in STATES.  Die clash top right N in CENT.  Reverse Stage B:  Die gouges around STATES lightly visible.  Clash of N in CENT still visible.  All die scratches abraded away and replaced by new die scratches.  Faint die clash through C in CENT.  Die scratch south from E in EPU.  Crisscrossing die scratches through UNUM.  Light die scratches curving NE from the T in CENT to the wheat ear.  Curving die scratch through lower STATE in STATES.  Reverse Stage C:  Only die clash of N still visible.  Die gouge right of E in STATES. 

Submitted By:  Stage A & C: Daniel Griffin, Stage B: Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The obverse doubled die is a replacement for the original WDDO-014, which was found to not be a doubled die.

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1939 1¢ WDDO-015

Description:  A second eyelid shows just east of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die crack on bust running above V.D.B.  Light circular die scratches on face, neck, and jacket.  Reverse:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as WDDR-021.  Die gouge right of M in UNUM.  Strong die clash in C and very faintly on N in CENT.  Die scratches run mostly NNW through ED STATE and AMERIC in USA.  Small die gouge (dot) right of the right wheat at the level of the bottom of S in STATES.   

Submitted By:  John Wexler

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-016

Description:  Doubling shows as an extra eyelid south. 

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A series of heavy die scratches run through IGWT, well south of the second T in TRUST, on Lincoln’s jacket and into the field under the date.  Innumerable crisscrossing die scratches are present in both fields.   Reverse:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as WDDR-022.  Innumerable die scratches are present throughout the reverse. 

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The original listing for WDDO-019 was found to be a duplicate WDDO-016 and has been added to this listing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original photos from former WDDO-019 listing to show same doubling and markers.

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-017

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found just SE of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short, horizontal die gouge can be found inside the top of the ear.  A die crack runs along the base of the bust NW into the field behind the bust and NE to the 2nd 9 in the date.  Reverse:  Light remnants of die clash marks can be found inside the C of CENT and between the C of CENT and the I of UNITED.

Submitted By:  Andrew Charbonneau

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-018

Description:  Two extra eyelids can be found below the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die scratch runs ENE from the front of the throat above the bowtie.  Reverse:  Nearly horizontal die scratches run through the UN in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Mike Antenucci

Cross References:  None known








1939 1¢ WDDO-019

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found below the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Several long die scratches run SSE from the nose and forehead.  Die crack on bust running above the designer’s initials.  Light die crack in upper hair running under D in GOD to W in WE.  Reverse:  Crisscrossing die scratches run vertically and horizontally throughout the reverse. 

Submitted By:  Daniel Griffin

Cross References:  Coppercoins: 1939P-1DO-002

Comments:  This is a replacement listing for the original coin listed as WDDO-019, which was found to be a duplicate WDDO-016.  The coin examined is in later die state than the coppercoins example, and the doubling is less easily seen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-020

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found below the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Two parallel die scratches run NW/SE to the northeast of the eyelid.  A die scratch runs ESE from the upper 1 in the date.  Light die scratches run NNW/SSE under Y in LIBERTY.  Concentric die scratches run near the rim of nearly the entire obverse.  Reverse:  Die scratches run about vertically through ENT in CENT and STATES. 

Submitted By:  Keith Christenson

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-021

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found northeast of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Light vertical die scratches run in front of Lincoln’s lips, chin, and neck.  Light die scratches run NNW/SSE under RTY in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Die scratches run NNE/SSW through the lower half of the reverse.  Die scratches run ESE/WNW to the right of and above E in ONE. 

Submitted By:  Daniel Griffin

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDO-022

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found southeast of the primary eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge is present in the vest directly south of 1 in the date.  A small die gouge (dot) is present to the lower left of U in TRUST.  Reverse:  Several vertical die scratches run through the lower C in CENT.  Several vertical die scratches run through the lower E in ONE through the upper T in CENT. 

Submitted By:  Daniel Griffin

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1939 1¢ WDDR-001

Description:  Light extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and the tops of the wheat ears.  An additional hubbing shows a spread toward the center on some of the letters of EPU. 

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Short horizontal die crack in the hair below D in GOD.  Die crack over the designer’s initials.   Reverse:  Die gouge south of E in EPU.  Short SSW die scratch from the left side of the D in UNITED about a third of the way down from the top.  Die scratch running from N in UNITED NNE to the lower C in CENT.  Very light NNE/SSW die crack in the lower righthand wheat grains of the right wheat ear.

Submitted By:  John Wexler

Cross References:  None known


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-002

Description:  Light extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and the tips of the wheat ears.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as WDDO-014.  Obverse Stage A:  Large die crack winding east from the lower shoulder to the vest.  Light die cracks in hair under WE.  Clash at the neck.  Heavy vertical die gouge under L in LIBERTY.  Three small die gouges above 939 in the date.  Obverse Stage B: Die cracks and clash at neck largely unchanged with crack on bust extending further west.  Gouges weaker.  Obverse Stage C:  Die cracks unchanged.  Die clash at neck very faint.  Die gouges above date and under L much weaker.    Reverse Stage A:  Strong NNW/SSE die scratches through left side of the reverse, including through CE in CENT and UNITED.  Small die gouges (dots) above second T and right of second S in STATES.  Die clash top right N in CENT.  Reverse Stage B:  Die gouges around STATES lightly visible.  Clash of N in CENT still visible.  All die scratches abraded away and replaced by new die scratches.  Faint die clash through C in CENT.  Die scratch south from E in EPU.  Crisscrossing die scratches through UNUM.  Light die scratches curving NE from the T in CENT to the wheat ear.  Curving die scratch through lower STATE in STATES.  Reverse Stage C:  Only die clash of N still visible.  Die gouge right of E in STATES. 

Submitted By:  Stage A & C: Daniel Griffin, Stage B: Frank Baumann

Cross References:  CONECA: 10-R-VI, Coppercoins 1939P-1DR-007

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1939 1¢ WDDR-003

Description:  A very close class II spread is present on the E in EPU and the left wheat ear.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  WSW/ENE die scratches are present on the lower area of the ear opening.  Die scratches run N/S through the 3 in the date.   Reverse:  Die scratches run roughly NNW to SSE through the left wheat tip and E in EPU and fields and lettering on the left side of the reverse.  Die clash at the C in CENT through N of UNITED and then lightly to the O in OF.

Submitted By:  J. C. Moreland

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-004

Description:  Extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and the tips of the wheat ears.  Light separation shows on both U’s in UNUM, the top of E in ONE, and the top of the right wheat ear.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die crack over the designer’s initials.   Reverse:  Long, light east by north die scratch from the top of the left wheat ending under the R in PLURIBUS.  Very light NNE/SSW die crack in the lower right hand grains of the right wheat ear.  Short, hooking die gouge from the upper right side of U in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-005         "Best Of" Variety

Description:  Very strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears and stems, the O and E of ONE, the C and T of CENT, the outer most letters of UNITED STATES, and the letters in OF AMERICA.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge can be found below and between the T and R in TRUST.  A die scratch runs SSE from the bottom of the B in LIBERTY.  A die scratch curves east from the bottom left of the S in TRUST.  Several die scratches run east from the lower 2nd T in TRUST.  Numerous other light die scratches can be found throughout the obverse.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs SW from the center left of the E in EPU.  Parallel die scratches run SSW from the IB in PLURIBUS.  Parallel die scratches run SSE from the right side of the 1st U in UNUM.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  Geoffrey Fults

Cross References:  CONECA: 4-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DR-004














































1939 1¢ WDDR-006

Description:  A very light separation on UNUM and the right wheat ear.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Listed as WDDO-005.  Heavy ENE die scratch from right center of the N in IN.  Series of die scratches in different direction throughout IGWT.  Reverse:  WSW die scratch from the rim centered above the S of PLURIBUS and the right dot.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known










1939 1¢ WDDR-007

Description:  Strong extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, the wheat ears, and the wheat stems, and the last A in AMERICA.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Numerous die scratches mostly vertically throughout the coin.  Heavy die scratches and gouges under the bust. Obverse Stage B:  Die gouges under the bust still visible but much weaker.  Die crack beginning below the V and running ENE through the D in the designer’s initials.  Obverse Stage C:  Die crack now turns east and runs nearly to the jacket fold. Reverse Stage A:  Faint die clash through C in CENT.  Light mostly ENE/WSW die scratches run through ONE.  Die scratch runs NNW from lower left side of vertical bar to horizontal bar in T in CENT.  Reverse Stage B:  No Stage A markers still visible (worn coin examined).  Die chip, followed by a crack south from the upper left wheat grain of the left wheat ear.  Short die scratches north from the left upper side of T in CENT.  Reverse Stage C: Stage B markers are still present.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Daniel Griffin, Stage B: J. C. Moreland, Stage C: Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: 9-R-VI

Stage A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1939 1¢ WDDR-008

Description:  Extra thickness shows on EPU and the dots.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Light ESE die scratches from the upper right of the first T in TRUST.  Obverse Stage B:  Stage A markers are abraded away.  N/S die scratches run between the upper R and U in TRUST.   Reverse Stage A:  N/S die scratches run between the upper right side of the first U in PLURIBUS and the rim.  E/W die scratch runs inside the upper area of the second U in UNUM.  Light clash in C in CENT.  Die scratches run NNE/SSW inside C in CENT. Reverse Stage B:  Die clash and scratches in C faintly visible.  Remaining Stage A markers are abraded away.  N/S die scratches between the M in UNUM and the rim. 

Submitted By:  Stage A & B: J. C. Moreland

Cross References:  CONECA: 6-R-VI (Stage A only)

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1939 1¢ WDDR-009

Description:  Light extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears, and the right wheat stem.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NW/SE die scratch above the top of the lapel.   Reverse:  Light die scratches through upper I and through BUS in PLURIBUS.  Die scratch from the bottom of the wheat ear running adjacent with the contour of the right wheat stem and then breaking sharply south at mid point.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  CONECA: 3-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DR-001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-010

Description:  Extra thickness shows on E PLURUIBUS and the left dot.   A close spread toward the center shows on UNUM, the right dot, and both wheat ears.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die scratches run SSW/NNE through the left side of the field, most strongly from the bottom of R and T in LIBERTY.  Die crack over the top of the designer’s initials that goes through the top of the V.   Reverse:  Heavy die chipping on the right upper wheat lines of the right wheat ear.  Upside-down V-shaped die scratch between the C in CENT and the left wheat ear.  Heavy scratches SE from the bottom of UNUM.

Submitted By:  J. C. Moreland

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-011

Description:  A class II spread shows toward the center on the right wheat ear. 

Die Markers:  Obverse:  NE/SW die scratch on the back of the head that curves downward into the field.  Two heavy E/W die scratches through the vest, one above and one below center.   Reverse:  Die scratch ESE from right center of the second U in PLURIBUS to the S.  Light die crack from the left wheat ear north to the E in EPU.  Die scratches run mostly vertically through N in UNITED.  Curved die scratches run mostly vertically through upper C in CENT.

Submitted By:  J. C. Moreland

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-012

Description:  A spread toward the center shows best on the left wheat ear, the left dot, and EPLU in EPU.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die chip below the bust at the lapel fold.  East to west die cracks through the lapel near the bust.   Reverse:  Die gouge left of lower mid E in EPU.  Short NNE/SSW die scratches between the upper area of the second T and E in STATES.  Die gouge (dot) above E in STATES.  Two NE/SW die scratches at the upper left inside of E in CENT.  Short E/W die scratch above C in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Al Raddi

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-013

Description:  Light extra thickness shows on EPU and the dots.  A spread toward the center shows best on the right wheat ear, the E in ONE, and lightly on UNUM.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Very short NW die scratch from the top of the head below the O in GOD.   Reverse:  Short heavy die scratch connecting the inside of the left vertical bar to the upper underside of the diagonal bar just before they meet on the N in ONE.  Short heavy die scratches right lower O in ONE.

Submitted By:  John Wexler

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-014

Description:  Light extra thickness shows on E PLU in EPU, the left dot, and the left wheat ear.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge right center of the O in GOD.  Reverse:  A die scratch that runs NE from the second inner wheat line.  Very light die crack connects the lower areas of C and C in CENT.  Die chip above the left upper area of the N in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Bill Wilson

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DR-002

Comments:  All dies (WDDR-014, 1-R-VI, and 1DR-002) are linked by a die scratch that runs NE from the second inner wheat line. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-015

Description:  Light doubling shows on the right wheat ear.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die crack from the lower shoulder winding ESE to the lapel.  Die crack over the designer’s initials.   Reverse:  Heavy vertical die scratches right of the last S in STATES.  Die chips on the left side of the upper left wheat grains.  Long ESE/WNW die scratch through the RIBUS in PLURIBUS.

Submitted By:  J. C. Moreland

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-016         "Best Of" Variety

Description:  Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and both wheat stems.  A Class II spread towards the center shows on both upper wheat ears and some of the letters in EPU.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Several die scratches run from NW to SE to the right of the neck and bowtie.  A die crack runs from rim to rim arcing above the designer’s initials.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs SW from the bottom left of the E in EPU to the top right of the left wheat ear.  A short die scratch runs south from the bottom of the C in CENT.  A die crack runs through the right wheat grains in the lower right wheat ear.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  CONECA: 2-R-II+VI, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DR-003






























1939 1¢ WDDR-017

Description:  A class V counterclockwise spread from a pivot at 7:00 shows best on US in PLURIBUS and UNUM. 

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die chip on vest below the center of the bowtie.   Reverse:  NNE/SSW die scratch connects the upper and center bar of the E in CENT toward the right side.

Submitted By:  Mike Bruggemann

Cross References:  CONECA: 5-R-V-CCW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-018

Description:  Moderate extra thickness shows on EPU, both wheat ears and stems, and on ONE.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Multiple die cracks are present on the bust, shoulder, and lapel.  Long die crack on Lincoln’s head running from below D in GOD to the first T in TRUST.   Reverse:  Numerous die gouges are present including above the left wheat tip, left of E and touching the left side of L in EPU, well left of, above, and on the left side of O in ONE, left of the upper N in ONE, on the right upright N in CENT, left of the center upright of T, and WNW of the right wheat stem.  Mostly horizontal die scratches through lower MER in AMERICA and between the two wheat stems.  Die chip on the lowest wheat kernel on the left wheat.

Submitted By:  Daniel Griffin

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  This is a replacement listing.  The original WDDR-018 was found to be a duplicate of WDDR-025 and has been added to that listing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-019

Description:  Medium extra thickness shows on EPU and the dots.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Very light die crack at the lower back.  Obverse Stage B: Die crack extends well west into the fields.  Die scratch south from the bottom of the beard.   Reverse Stage A: Series of short die scratches with one long die scratch SSW inside the C in CENT near the top.  Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers still visible.

Submitted By:  Whaden Curtis

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-020

Description:  Extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and the wheats.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as WDDO-013.  Light die crack over V.D.B.  Curving die scratches through IGWT.  Die scratch runs SSE from T in LIBERTY.    Reverse:  Heavy die gouge south of M in UNUM.  Two die clashes are visible inside C in CENT.  Die scratch runs northwest from left horizontal bar of T in CENT.  Die gouge right of T in UNITED.  Die gouge above F in OF.  Die crack lower right wheat.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  CONECA: 6-R-VI (Stage B only), Coppercoins: 1939P-1DR-006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-021

Description:  Doubling shows on EPU, the dots, and upper left wheat. 

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as WDDO-015.  Die crack on bust running above V.D.B.  Light circular die scratches on face, neck, and jacket.  Obverse Stage B:  Obverse die changed.  Light die crack above V.D.B.  Die scratch running from middle of T to lower R in LIBERTY.  Die gouge under N in IN.   Reverse Stage A:  Die gouge right of M in UNUM.  Strong die clash in C and very faintly on N in CENT.  Die scratches run mostly NNW through ED STATE and AMERIC in USA.  Small die gouge (dot) right of the right wheat at the level of the bottom of S in STATES.  Light die crack on right side of upright bar of T in CENT.  Reverse Stage B:  Stage A markers weaker but still visible.  Die crack on right side of upright bar of T in CENT stronger.

Submitted By:  Stage A: John Wexler, Stage B: Daniel Griffin

Cross References:  None known

Stage A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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1939 1¢ WDDR-022

Description:  Extremely close doubling shows on the left and right wheat stems. 

Die Markers:  Obverse:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as WDDO-016.  A series of heavy die scratches run through IGWT, well south of the second T in TRUST, on Lincoln’s jacket and into the field under the date.  Innumerable crisscrossing die scratches are present in both fields.   Reverse:  Innumerable die scratches are present throughout the reverse. 

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The original listing for WDDO-019 was found to be a duplicate of the obverse die for this listing, and has been added to WDDO-016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-023

Description:  Extremely light doubling shows on the right wheat. 

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die cracks are present in the upper hair and across the bust.  Light die crack south from E and gouge south of R in LIBERTY.  Crisscrossing die scratches are present in front of Lincoln’s forehead.      Reverse:  Die scratches from left wheat to the E in EPU.  Die gouge on top of B in PLURIBUS.  Long die scratch south from T in CENT to A in AMERICA.    

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939 1¢ WDDR-024

Description:  Strong extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and both wheat stems.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  Die clash marks can be found to the right of the front of the throat.  Obverse Stage B:  Die clash weaker.  Die gouge upper left of bow tie.  Reverse Stage A:  Strong die clash marks can be found between the lower C and E in CENT.  Parallel die scratches run SW/NE through the ES in STATES.  Reverse Stage B:  Die clash and scratches inside C in CENT much weaker.  Die scratches through ES in STATES no longer visible. 

Submitted By:  Stage A: Marvin L. Young, Stage B: Daniel Griffin

Cross References:  None known

Stage A:















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1939 1¢ WDDR-025          “Best of” Variety

Description:  Strong extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears and wheat stems, ONE, and OF AMERICA.

Die Markers:  Light die scratch through the second T in TRUST.  Die scratches in front of the hairline.  Die scratches run mostly north to south through LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Two intersecting die scratches NNE from upper right second S and die scratch NE from lower right second T in STATES.  Die scratch west from P, die gouge east from lower L, and die gouge east from center right of the second U in PLURIBUS.

Submitted By:  Brian Allen (Updated photos on a coin from Cliff Reuter)

Cross References:  CONECA: 7-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1939P-1DR-005
 
Comments:  The original WDDR-018 was found to be a duplicate of WDDR-025 and has been added to this listing. 
















1939 1¢ WDDR-026

Description:  Close extra thickness shows on UNUM and the right wheat.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die crack runs across the shoulder and west into the lower field.  Light die scratches run through TY in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  Die crack runs SSE from bottom of A in AMERICA to the rim.  Die clash in C in CENT.  Light die crack runs from left wheat tip to lower E in EPU.  Die scratches run from left wheat tip to P in PLURIBUS. 

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extra photo provided by Brian Ribar to show doubling on UM.