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1943-D 1¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D Southwest Die Markers: Obverse: Slanted die gouge across the lower portion of the lapel. A series of die scratches in the field between the bottom of the bust and the rim. A short, horizontal die scratch to the right of the mint mark. A short, strong die scratch north from the upper forehead. Reverse: Wavy die gouge between the AM of AMERICA. A short die scratch runs NNE from the top right of the 1st T in STATES. A die scratch runs NE from the N in UNITED to the C in CENT. Other die scratches can be found on the reverse. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: Breen: #2169, CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1943D-501 (019), Crawford: CRPM-001, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-001 Top 100 RPM: Wexler & CONECA Comments: The die marker photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D Southeast Die Markers: Obverse: Slanted die scratches above the N of IN. Reverse: Slanted die scratches through the RIC of AMERICA. Small die dot below the E of ONE. Submitted By: Eric Axtell Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-004 Top 100 RPM: Wexler & CONECA Comments: The die marker photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-003 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: Parallel die scratches SW from the 9 of the date to Lincoln’s vest. Parallel die scratches extend SSW from the bottom of the I of IN. Reverse: Series of parallel die scratches run from SW to NE between the lower portions of the ON of ONE and the CE in CENT. Die gouge in the shape of a die dot seen below and to the right of the E of ONE. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-003 Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-004 Description: D/D Southwest Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch extends from the center of the E of WE toward the first T of TRUST. Two small die gouges below the collar. Reverse: A series of light die scratches all going east to west inside the M of AMERICA. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-002 Comments: The die marker photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-005 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-035. It shows an extra eyelid south of the normal eyelid. A wavy die gouge can be found between the O and D of GOD. A short die gouge extends from the lower right portion of the E of LIBERTY as well as a N/S die scratch inside the E of LIBERTY. Die pitting can be seen to the right of the N of IN. Obverse Stage B: Die crack from the rim at 7:30 running NE to the back of the shoulder and then running high over VDB. The die crack is intersected by another die crack that runs along the shoulder and then intersected by another die crack that runs through the shoulder and lapel and exits to the rim at 5:00. Obverse Stage C: Stronger die cracks on the jacket and lapel. New die crack NNE from the shoulder die crack toward the neck. Reverse Stage A: A die crack from the top of the O of ONE running north passing the right side of the U of PLURIBUS and onto the rim. A series of die scratches run from NW to SE above and through the UNIT of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. Long die scratch from below the E in AMERICA running SW almost to the left wheat stem. Two E/W die scratches in the field well below the M and E in AMERICA. Reverse Stage C: Stage B die scratches still present. Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: Eric Axtell, Stage C: Albert B. Raddi Cross References: CONECA: RPM #8, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-008
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-006 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: None known. Reverse: None known. Submitted By: Tom Miller Cross References: CONECA: Old RPM #6 Comments: This variety is illustrated on page 37 of the 1983 book The RPM Book by John A. Wexler & Tom Miller. Apparently no specimens have been seen since the publication of that book and CONECA deleted the listing from their files. If a new listing is reported for this date and mint mark, it will take the place of the current listing which will be deleted. 1943-D 1¢ WRPM-007 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D Southwest Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch extends NW from the back of Lincoln’s bust toward the R of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Die crack west to east on the base of the bust. Reverse Stage A: First Reverse. Die crack running north from the top of the O in ONE into the first U in PLURIBUS. Die crack seen on the vertical shaft of the T in CENT. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. A die gouge (dot) SE of the E in EPU. A die gouge on the inside edge of upper right vertical shaft of the N in ONE. Die gouge seen inside upper U in UNITED. A die gouge (dot) between the bottom of the T and E of UNITED. A light die crack runs from the top of the O in ONE to the L in PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: John Bordner Cross References: CONECA: RPM #10, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-010 Comments: The die marker photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-008 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse is a minor doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-010 showing an extra eyelid south of the normal eyelid. A long die gouge can be found below the L of LIBERTY. A circular die scratch pattern can be found above the back of Lincoln’s collar. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Obverse Stage C: Same as Stage B. Obverse Stage D: Small die chip is seen on the forehead near the edge of the field and above the brow. Reverse Stage A: Long NNW/SSE die scratch above the second S of STATES. Reverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the top left of the O in ONE to the bottom of the 1st U in PLURIBUS. A die crack runs south from the lower left of the O in ONE to the top right of the C in CENT. A die crack runs down the lower T in CENT with small die chips on the die crack. Reverse Stage C: Stronger chips on the T of CENT. Crack from the O of ONE to the C of CENT is stronger. Reverse stage D: New reverse die. A die crack runs from the top of the O in ONE to the bottom of the 1st U in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NE from the lower left wheat ear through the O in OF to the I in UNITED. Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: Doug Yost, Stage C & D: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #7, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-007 Comments: The die marker photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-009 Listing Needed Comments: The original WRPM-009 turned out to be a duplication of WRPM-005. 1943-D 1¢ WRPM-010 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: A strong circular die scratch on the upper portion of Lincoln’s coat. Slanted die gouge to the left of the second T of TRUST. Die crack from the rim at 7:30 running NE through the shoulder. Die crack from above midpoint of the lapel running SSE and then becoming a fork that runs south and east. E/W die crack across the top of the head. Die crack (spike) running north from the top of the head, through the left side of the W in WE and to the rim. Reverse: Die crack from the rim at 11:00 running SSW through the L of PLURIBUS, through the O in ONE and exiting at the left lower side of the O. Die scratch north from the left wheat tip and running under the E of EPU. Die scratch SSW from the lower left of the T in CENT to the A in STATES. Submitted By: John A. Conway Cross References: CONECA: RPM #9, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-009 Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-011 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack above VDB extends to the rim. Die gouge at the lower left tip of the base of the bust. Reverse: Die crack through lower right wheat to rim. Die scratch above the upper left portion of the N of UNITED. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: CONECA: RPM #11 Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-012 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Two almost parallel die scratches run from SW to NE above the 9 of the date. Three short, parallel and nearly horizontal die scratches behind Lincoln’s neck. Numerous light NNE/SSW die scratches on the right side of the field closer to the profile. Die gouge on left center of the lapel. Die scratch SSE from the lower lip to the beard. Obverse Stage B: Stage A die scratches are weaker. Weak die crack east from the back of the jacket, running above the designer’s initials and continuing to the jacket fold. Obverse Stage C: Stage A scratches in the field nearly gone. Other stage A scratches present but weaker. Die crack from the back of the jacket is stronger. Large die chip intersecting the crack above the B of the designer’s initials. Weak die crack running up the lower right side of the lapel. Die crack above the eye running west and then turning NW to the center of the head where it turn west again and runs into the hair. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge to the upper left of the M of UNUM. Short die scratch south from the lower left center of the E in CENT. Reverse Stage B: Stage A die marker still present. Reverse Stage C: Stage A scratch abraded away. Light die scratch NW from the upper left side of the F in OF. Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Eric Axtell, Stage C: David Bloomberg Cross References: CONECA: RPM #12 Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-013 Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NNE from the top right of the chin. Reverse: Two die scratches run SSW from the bottom of the E in CENT running through the E in UNITED. A die scratch runs NE from the left wheat stem to the bottom left of the 1st A in AMERICA. Other die scratches can be found on the reverse. Submitted By: Albert B. Raddi Cross References: CONECA: RPM #14, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-014
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-014 "Best Of" Variety Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run parallel to the rim starting at the W of WE and running between the letters of TRUST and the rim. Die scratches run parallel to the rim under the right side of the bust. A die scratch runs SSE from the bottom left of the L of LIBERTY. One long die scratch running NE to the bottom of the 4 in date with a second die scratch starting at the 9 in date running SE to the top of the mint mark forming an X to the upper and left side of the mint mark. Reverse: A thin crack from the top of the O in ONE running north to the bottom of the first U of PLURIBUS. A die gouge (dot) to the right of the center of the E of ONE. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #15, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-015
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-015 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die variety that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-019. A Class V CW spread shows on both T’s in TRUST, the eyelid, the bowtie, the date, and the Y in LIBERTY. Three die scratches curve NW from the top left of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: The reverse is a minor doubled die variety that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDR-013. Light extra thickness shows on the top left wheat ear, the E PL of EPU, and the left dot. A die crack runs from the upper left O in ONE through the right side of the 1st U in PLURIBUS and out to the rim. Numerous die scratches run from SW to NE between the C and E in CENT. A die gouge can be found in the upper N of CENT. Submitted By: Paul Funaiole Cross References: CONECA: RPM #16, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-016
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-016 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Short die gouge through the upper right portion of the 9 of the date. Die gouge in the fold to the lower left of the bottom of the lapel. Light NW/SE die scratches through the 1 in the date. Lighter NNW/SSE die scratch on the right side of the field and the left side of the field near the back of the jacket. Die scratch NW from the right side of the eyelid. Wavy NW/SE die gouge along the right side of the nose. Obverse Stage B: All stage A scratches are weaker but present. Gouge through the 9 is abraded away. Gouge at the nose is very weak. Obverse Stage C: NW/SE feeder finger mark right of the beard that runs through the lips and cheek. Stage B markers still present. Reverse Stage A: Long die scratches to the left of the upper portion of the right wheat. Small die chip at the upper left side of the P in PLURIBUS. Die scratch north from the upper left side of the E of ONE. NNW/SSE die scratches in the field at the upper right of the T of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge above the N of UNITED. Scratch from the E of ONE still present. All remaining Stage A markers are abraded away. Reverse Stage C: Stage B markers still present. Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B & C: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #17, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-017 Comments: The die marker photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-017 Description: D/D East Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is also a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-037. An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid. A wavy die gouge can be found below the R of TRUST. Die crack above VDB. Reverse: Die crack from the top of the O of ONE through the first U of PLURIBUS and onto the rim. Die crack starting at the furthest right wheat line of the right wheat stalk running south meandering onto the right kernels and splitting in two, one branch heads off to and ends at the rim the other branch continuing south ending nearly at the end of the stalk tail. Submitted By: John Bordner Cross References: CONECA: RPM #19, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-019 Comments: The die marker photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-018 Specimen Needed For Photos Description: D/D Southeast Die Markers: Obverse: Copy Needed. Reverse: Copy Needed. Submitted By: Unknown Cross References: CONECA: RPM #13, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-013, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1943D-513 (019.1) Comments: The files retrieved from the late John Bordner indicated that he had seen three stages of this variety. However, no die marker information and no photos could be located. If you have a specimen of this variety, I would very much like to see it to shoot photos and obtain the appropriate die marker information. 1943-D 1¢ WRPM-019 Specimen Needed For Photos Description: D/D East Die Markers: Obverse: Copy Needed. Reverse: Copy Needed. Submitted By: Unknown Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6, Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-006 Comments: The files retrieved from the late John Bordner indicated that he had seen three stages of this variety. However, no die marker information and no photos could be located. If you have a specimen of this variety, I would very much like to see it to shoot photos and obtain the appropriate die marker information. 1943-D 1¢ WRPM-020 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Strong rotational die scratches centered at the front of the neck can be found on the bust and in the fields to the left and right of the bust. Several die scratches run from NNW to SSE through and below the 19 in the date. A short, horizontal die gouge can be found below the front of the chin. Obverse Stage B: A die crack runs from west to east through the center rear of the forehead. Obverse Stage C: Stronger die crack through the head. Die scratches at the date are weaker. Reverse Stage A: A short die gouge can be found inside the upper C in CENT. A die crack runs north from the top left of the O in ONE to the bottom of the 1st U in PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: The die crack from the O in ONE to the 1st U in PLURIBUS now extends to the rim and is much stronger. A die crack connects the top of the O and N in ONE. Reverse Stage C: New reverse die. A weak die crack runs from the left side of the O in ONE to the L in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs SW from the upper left of the P in PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Stage A & C: Lloyd Hanson, Stage B: Doug Yost Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-021 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Numerous concentric die scratches radiate outward from a point on the upper center of the neck. A die crack runs along the left side of the base of the bust north of the designer’s initials. A die crack runs from SW to NE on the upper shoulder. Reverse: Two parallel die scratches run WSW from the bottom right of the N in CENT. Three parallel die scratches run from west to east below AMERICA. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Submitted By: Eric Axtell Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-021
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-022 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: Curving die scratches in a N/S direction left of the 1 in the date. A die gouge can be found between the upper E of WE and T of TRUST. Die crack east from the B in the designer’s initials running along the bust line. Second E/W die crack above the previous crack running over the designer’s initials that is intersected by a die crack running north. Reverse: Die scratches NE from the top of the T in CENT. ENE/WSW die scratch through the lower area of the T in CENT. Numerous other die scratches, mostly SW/NE, can be found throughout the reverse. Thin die crack starting at the top of the O of ONE running north to the first U in PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #18
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-023 Description: D/D Southwest Die Markers: Obverse: Long NNW/SSE die gouge centered on the vest. N by E/S by W die scratch in the field centered below WE TRUST. Die gouge in the field below the right side of the E of WE. Reverse: Die chip on the left underside of the lower horizontal bar of the F in OF where it meets the vertical bar. Submitted By: Jennifer Casazza Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-024 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: Series of die gouges from the lapel to the shoulder. Die scratch from the top left of the G of GOD. Die scratch starting at the I of IN running east to the G of GOD. A small die gouge inside the upper E and lower left outside the E of WE. Die crack over VDB. Reverse: Die crack from the O of ONE to the L of PLURIBUS. Die crack from upper left wheat to the rim. Submitted By: David Bloomberg Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-025 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch parallel to the rim above the OD of GOD to the W of WE. Heavy die scratch WNW to ESE to the left of the base of the bust. E/W die scratches through the upper 4 in date. Die scratches NE from the forehead. Obverse Stage B: Die crack WNW to ESE through the shoulder. Obverse Stage C: Same as Stage B. Reverse Stage A: Wavy die scratches below OF. Die crack from the upper left O in ONE north to the bottom of the L in PLURIBUS. Strong die scratch SW from the upper left of the L in PLURIBUS. Die cracks run N/S on the C & T of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Die gouges at the lower left side and the bottom of the I in UNITED. Reverse Stage C: Light die crack SSE from the lower left side of the O in ONE. Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B & C: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-026 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is also a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-036. An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid. Doubling shows on the date. Strong die gouges can be found to the right of the Y of LIBERTY. Horizontal die scratches run west to east through and below WE. NE/SW die scratch between the 4 in the date and the mint mark. Two light NE/SW die scratches below the 3 in the date. E/W die crack across base of bust. Reverse: A die crack SSW from bottom of the O of ONE. Die scratch NNE from top of O in OF. Die scratch ENE from lower I in UNITED. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-027 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: Two long die scratches NNW from the 9 in the date to the beard and upper lip. Long die scratch north from the upper left side of the E in LIBERTY. Reverse: Long E/W die scratches at the lower area of ONE and between ONE CENT. Light die crack north from the upper left side of the O in ONE to the lower left side of the U in PLURIBUS. Die chip on the lower area of the T in CENT. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-028 Description: D/D East Die Markers: Obverse: NW/SE die crack on the forehead positioned above the eye. NW/SE die scratch through the left leg of the R in LIBERTY. Reverse: Die crack north from the upper left side of the O in ONE through the left upright of the U in PLURIBUS and to the rim. Die crack from the rim at 5:30 running NW to the right wheat stem. Die crack from the rim at 4:15 running NW to the wheat grains. Die scratch south from the upper center of the F in OF running to the left wheat stem. Die scratch NNE from the top of the first A in AMERICA running to the left center of the E in UNITED. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-029 Description: D/D North Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Slanted die scratch to the left of Lincoln’s eye. Circular die scratch pattern on his neck and collar. Several die scratches run NNW/SSE through 43. Parallel die scratches run SE from the R in TRUST. Obverse Stage B: Die crack through the D of VDB running above the B and west to about the center bottom edge of the coat. Reverse Stage A: Very weak die crack from the upper left side of the O in ONE to the lower center of the first U in PLURIBUS. Die gouge below the crossbar of the second T in STATES to the right of the upright of the T. N/S die scratches between the E & N of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Die crack south from rim through B in PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Stage A: Lloyd Hanson, Stage B: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-030 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge below the 3 in the date. Die gouge on the lower area of the vest closer to the lapel. Reverse: Short SSE die scratches from the lower center of the E of ONE. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known Comments: Possible D/D/D
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-031 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Very weak E/W die crack through the vest and jacket folds that turns upward to the NW and runs through the shoulder. N/S die scratches in the field right of the profile. Wavy ENE die scratches from the vest running through the 9 in the date to the bottom of the 4. Reverse: N/S die scratch through the lower right of the E of CENT. NNW/SSE die scratches inside the N of CENT. Light die crack from the rim at 11:00 running through the lower center of the L in PLURIBUS to the left side of the O of ONE. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-032 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Light N/S die scratch between the upper area of the 1 and 9 in the date. Reverse: Circular die scratch pattern below the E of CENT and between the T and E of UNITED. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-033 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: Short die scratch running south from the lower right side of the O of GOD. Die crack across the lower portion of the lapel. Die crack across Lincoln’s shoulder. Die crack starting in front of the eye and running NNW ending above the eye. Reverse: Die gouges to the right of the T of CENT. An arcing scratch through the M of AMERICA. Short die scratch south from the lower underside of the diagonal bar of the N in UNITED. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-034 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge on the left side of the R of TRUST. Light ESE/WNW die scratches between the lower area of the W and E of WE. Reverse: Die crack from the top of the C of CENT through the left side of the O of ONE through the L of PLURIBUS to the rim. A series of die gouges between the upper portions of the A and T of STATES. Long chipped die crack on the right side of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. WNW die crack from the rim at 3:15 that runs through the wheat grains into the field. NNW die crack on the upper left side of the E in ONE then turning north and running to the last dot at EPU. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: CONECA: RPM #21 Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-035 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Very long die gouge from the 4 of the date to the 9 of the date to the vest, across the vest, lapel and coat, to the right of VDB. Die gouge between the upper portions of the N of IN and the G of GOD. Die scratch south from the right lower side of the 9 in the date. Tooling marks part way in from the upper front of the collar. Die crack from the upper left side of the lapel running slightly WSW and then turning west. Reverse: Die crack from the O of ONE through the first U of PLURIBUS to the rim. Die gouge to the right of E of ONE. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-036 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Two die gouges on Lincoln’s collar. Die chip at the top of the 9 in the date slightly left of center. Gouge at the back of the jacket probably caused by tooling. Light die crack from the back of the bust running NE along the shoulder. Die chip on the collar NW from the bowtie. Reverse: Die scratch from the lower left wheat to the O of OF. Die crack north by west from the upper left side of the O in ONE to the lower right side of the L in PLURIBUS. Die crack south from the lower left side of the O in ONE. Light curving N/S die crack on the lower area of the T in CENT. Die scratch SE from about lower center of the E in ONE. Submitted By: David Mulberry Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-037 Description: D/D/D North & Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Wavy die gouge well below the L of LIBERTY near the rim. Wavy die gouge to the right of the O of GOD. N/S die gouge at the top of the hair below the D of GOD. Reverse: Die scratch through the D of UNITED to the first S of STATES. Die scratch NE from the second S in STATES positioned above right center. Die crack from the upper left side of the O in ONE running through the left side of the first U in PLURIBUS to the rim. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-038 Description: D/D Northwest Die Markers: Obverse: Slanted die scratch extends from the center of the E of WE. Die scratch west from the left side of the horizontal bar of the first T in TRUST. Short die gouge above the Y of LIBERTY. Reverse: Die gouge above the second S of STATES. Die crack from the upper left side of the O in ONE running to the lower left center of the first U in PLURIBUS and then exiting at the left upright of the U to the rim. Heavily chipped die crack on the lower left side of the O in ONE and then traveling lightly SSE. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-039 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: Series of die gouges below the lower left portion of the bust. Die crack on the bust above VDB. Reverse: Die scratch from the E of CENT to the E of UNITED. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-040 Description: D/D/D South & Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Strong NE/SW die scratch inside the R of LIBERTY. Lighter NE/SW die scratches at BERT of LIBERTY. Die gouge from the earlobe curving SW. Reverse: Weak die crack from the upper left side of the O in ONE to about lower center of the L in PLURIBUS. Weak die crack from the top of the L in PLURIBUS to the rim. Die chip on the lower area of the T in CENT. Submitted By: Eric Axtell Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-041 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: Two slanted die scratches below the G of GOD near Lincoln’s head. N/S die scratch right of the D in GOD. Reverse: Slanted die scratch below the UR of PLURIBUS. Die polishing mark at upper left center of the T in CENT . Die gouge at the upper right side of the first A in AMERICA. Die gouge centered between the M and E of AMERICA. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-042 “Best Of” Variety Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: Cris-crossing die scratches at the date and mint mark area. NE/SW die scratches through WE. Reverse: Southeast die scratches from the left underside of the horizontal bar of the T in CENT. Submitted By: Eric Axtell Cross References: CONECA: RPM #20
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-043 Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs from the top of the O in GOD to the rim. Numerous die scratches run SSW to NNE on the neck. A die scratch runs SSW to NNE to the right of the top of the bowtie. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die variety listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDR-008. A very strong Class II spread towards the center along with strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the upper left wheat ear and the lower right wheat stem where there is evidence of tripling. Other doubling shows on the C and T of CENT, the E PL of E PLURIBUS, the UM of UNUM, ATES of STATES and the RICA of AMERICA. A short die gouge runs SSW from the lower right R of AMERICA. A die scratch runs from the C in AMERICA SSW to the tip of the right wheat stem. Two parallel die scratches run NNW from NNW from the top right of the N in UNITED to the lower left of the C in CENT. A die crack runs north from the top of the O in ONE through the 1st U in PLURIBUS to the rim. Submitted By: Michael Ellis Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943D-1MM-020 Comments: The mint mark is minor. The value will come from the strong reverse doubled die.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-044 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: Long die scratch NNE from the top of the vest. SSE die scratches from the frontal hair. Reverse: Die scratch SE from the bottom of the T in UNITED to the upper left of the first A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-045 Description: D/D West Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch in the field to the right of Lincoln’s eye and forehead. Die crack across the lower portion of the lapel. Die crack from the lapel across the shoulder to the rim. Reverse: Die scratch SSW from the lower center of the E in CENT. Die gouge (dot) at the lower left inside of the E in CENT. Long die scratch from the first U to the second U of PLURIBUS near the rim. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-046
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-047
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-048 Submitted By: Brian Ribar
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-049 Comments: The photo of the RPM is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-050 Comments: The photo of the RPM is courtesy of Brian Ribar.
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-051 Description: D/D East Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-032. Doubling shows at the bottom of the T and Y in LIBERTY and as an extra eyelid east of the normal eyelid. Light extra thickness shows on the date. Two short die gouges can be found below the 9 in the date. Reverse: A short die gouge runs NE from the lower right of the U in UNITED. Numerous light die scratches run E/W throughout the reverse. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
1943-D 1¢ WRPM-052 Description: D/D South Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run NNW/SSE above and below the RTY in LIBERTY. Numerous fine die scratches run NW/SE on the neck. Reverse: Die scratches run SW from around the P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs N/S just to the right of the lower C in CENT. A die scratch runs SSW/NNE between the U and N in UNITED. Submitted By: Daniel Griffin Cross References: None known
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