Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: No prominent die markers. Obverse Stage B: No prominent die markers. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge WSW from the left center of the M in MONTICELLO. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge still present. Weak secondary mintmark.
Submitted By: Stage A: Tony Russo, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-002
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-P 5¢ WDDO-005. A close Class II spread towards the center shows on IGWT. Reverse: A die gouge can be found inside the lower B in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #25
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-003
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Remnants of a die clash extend north from the right porch.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #14
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-004
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: Higher grade coin needed to determine die markers. Reverse: Higher grade coin needed to determine die markers.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-005
Description: P/P Southeast
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW from the upper left of the P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NNE from the right side of the first U in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-006
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: Numerous die scratches run E/W to the left of the lips and chin. Reverse: A strong die gouge runs SW/NE through the upper left of the M in UNUM. Remnants of a die clash and multiple die scratches run north from the right porch.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #34
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-007
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: Die scratches run SW/NE on the nose. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW/NE to the left of the mint mark.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #63
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-008
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-009
Description: P/P/P East & West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Numerous die scratches run SSW/NNE above the left porch. Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S above the right side of Monticello.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #23
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-010
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: Die scratches run SW/NE to the left of the lower nose. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found between the lower I and V of FIVE. A strong die scratch runs SW/NE below the P in EPU. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #37
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-011
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found SE of the N of IN. A short die clash protrudes from the center of the queue. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Reverse Stage A: A long die scratch runs from the N in UNITED and through the NTI of MONTICELLO. A strong die scratch connects the bottoms of the U and N in UNITED. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Reverse Stage B: The long die scratch from the N in UNITED is no longer visible. The reverse die has been abraded and the other Stage A die scratches have been replaced by a completely new pattern of die scratches.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #35
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-012
Description: P/P Southeast
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs WNW/ESE below the RT in LIBERTY. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Obverse Stage B: The die scratch below the RT in LIBERTY is weaker but still visible. Reverse Stage A: Die scratches form an X above the right side of the left roof. Vertical die scratches can be found above the right arch. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Reverse Stage B: The X-shaped die scratches and the die scratches above the right arch remain but most of the other Stage A die scratches have been abraded away.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #22
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-013
Description: P/P Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: None recorded. Reverse: Die gouge SW from the left lower side of the primary mint mark. NE/SW die gouge in the field from the right lower side of the primary mint mark. Heavy die scratch below the TE of UNITED, near the rim. Heavy die scratch below TATE of STATES near the rim. Heavy die scratch above NUM of UNUM near the rim.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-014
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found just above the C in CENTS. Two die scratches start between the T and I in MONTICELLO and run south and SSW between the E in FIVE and the C in CENTS.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #60
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-015 “Best Of” Variety
Description: P/P South
Die Markers:Obverse: ENE/WSW die scratch under the star. Reverse: WNW/ESE die scratch above the M of MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #5
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-016
Description: P/P/P/P South, East and West
Die Markers:Obverse: None recorded. Reverse: Heavy die scratch between the rim and PLUR of PLURIBUS. Heavy die scratch running directly under UNIT of UNITED.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #53
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-017
Description: P/P North
Die Markers:Obverse: None recorded. Reverse: Heavy die crack along the upper right side of the roof. Slightly curving die scratch runs SSW/NNE above the left inner side of the roof.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #43
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-018
Description: P/P Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: None recorded. Reverse: None recorded.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-019 “Best Of” Variety
Description: P/P/P North & South
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-P 5¢ WDDR-002. Extra thickness shows on EPU, MONTICELLO, FIVE CENTS, and USA with all spreads increasing from left to right across the reverse. A SW/NE die scratch can be found to the left of the dome.
Die Markers:Obverse: A die scratch runs parallel to the rim above GOD. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found just to the right of the bottom of the I in FIVE. A die scratch runs north from the left end of the left roof.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #7
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-021
Description: P/P Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: None noted. Obverse Stage B: None noted. Reverse Stage A: Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S above and below Monticello. Two parallel die scratches run SSW from the bottom of the second O in MONTICELLO. Reverse Stage B: Most of the Stage A die scratches have been abraded away. The parallel die scratches from the second O in MONTICELLO are weaker, but still visible. A new die scratch runs N/S above the right roof.
Submitted By: Stage A: Tony Russo, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #26
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-022
Description: P/P/P East & West
Die Markers:Obverse: A die scratch runs SW/NE to the left of the chin and lips. A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the upper 1 and 9 in the date. Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die scratch runs NW/SE to the right of Monticello. A horizontal die scratch connects the tops of the M and O in MONTICELLO. Other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #15
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-023
Description: P/P/P North & South
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die clash can be found above the right porch. A die scratch runs SSW/NNE between the E in FIVE and the C in CENTS. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the lower mint mark.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-024
Description: P/P South
Die Markers:Obverse: Light die scratches run NNW/SSE to the right of the bust. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the left of the top of the E in EPU. A die scratch runs WNW from the lower left side of the dome.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-025
Description: P/P/P East & West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Parallel die scratches run SE from the bottom of Monticello to the left of the M in MONTICELLO. A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found above the IC in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #46
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-026
Description: P/P Southwest
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: WNW/ESE die scratch to the left of the bottom of the mintmark. Several short SW/NE die scratches to the left of the bottom of the dome. A SW/NE die scratch can be found above the right side of Monticello.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-029
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the left of the top of the center of the W in WE. Two long die scratches run E/W through the hair at the top of the head. Reverse: A die clash extends north from the right porch.
Submitted By: Gary Shafstall
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #17
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-030
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: A die scratch runs N/S to the left of the lips and chin. A die scratch runs N/S to the right of the lower back of the head. Reverse: Die scratches form an X north of the left porch. Die scratches run SSW from the bottom of the second O in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #13
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-031
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-P 5¢ WDDO-006. A CCW spread from a pivot at about 3:00 shows on IGWT. A small die gouge can be found inside the U in TRUST. A die scratch runs south from the bottom right of the W in WE. Reverse: A short die gouge runs NNW/SSE above the right arch. A die gouge runs NNW from the steps on the bottom right of Monticello.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #50
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-032
Description: P/P South
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge can be found below the E in WE. A die scratch runs WSW from the bottom of the first T in TRUST. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-P 5¢ WDDR-008. A spread towards the center shows on EPU decreasing from left to right. A vertical die scratch can be found inside the right arch. Three parallel die scratches run NE from the CE in CENTS. Numerous light die scratches run N/S above Monticello.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #8
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-033
Description: P/P/P South & Southeast
Die Markers:Obverse: A die gouge protrudes from the left side of the B in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge protrudes from the upper right of the I in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-034 “Best Of” Variety
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Strong die pitting can be seen in the upper CA in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be seen above the I in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Ben Peters
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #19
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-035
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: A die clash extends from the lower lip. Reverse: A horizontal die scratch runs through the upper mint mark.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #16
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-036
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: A light die scratch runs SE from the bottom of the O in GOD. Reverse: A strong die scratch runs NNE from the M in MONTICELLO. Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: Ben Peters
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-037
Description: P/P Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge can be found above the star. Parallel die scratches run SW/NE through the RUS in TRUST. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the E in EPU. Die scratches run N/S through the small right window. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: Ben Peters
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-038
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge can be found below the one in the date. Numerous die scratches run N/S throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die gouge can be found between the lower I and T in UNITED. A small die gouge can be found below the second L in MONTICELLO. A short die gouge extends east from the M in MONTICELLO. Numerous N/S die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. A die crack runs from the bottom of the small right window ESE to the rim.
Submitted By: Ben Peters
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #33
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-039
Description: P/P East
Die Markers:Obverse: Wavy ESE/WNW die gouge through the date. E/W die scratch below the 9 in the date. Reverse: Short thick NW/SE die gouge in the left side of the right small window connected to a lighter die scratch running in the same direction. Short die scratch SW from the base of Monticello positioned above the left side of the M in MONTICELLO. Die gouge (dot) below the left lower side of the first S in STATES.
Submitted By: Gary Shaffstall
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-040
Description: P/P/P North & South
Die Markers:Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A die scratch runs SSW/NNE to the right of the C in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-041
Description: P/P South
Die Markers:Obverse: No prominent die markers. Reverse: N/S die scratch along the right edge of the left archway. Very light ESE/WNW die scratches at the MO of MONTICELLO and the F of FIVE.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #67
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-042
Description: P/P/P/P North, South, & East
Die Markers:Obverse: Light die scratches SW from the forehead. Reverse: Die scratches SE from the M in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #20
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-043 “Best Of” Variety
Description: P/P South
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: A circular die scratch pattern can be seen to the left and right of the bust. Obverse Stage B: Remnants of a die clash mark extend east from the upper back of the queue. Reverse Stage A: Two die scratches arc to the ESE from the lower right side of the P mintmark. A mostly N/S die scratch can be found near the right edge of Monticello. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die markers are much weaker. Numerous fine abrasion lines run N/S just above Monticello.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-044 “Best Of” Variety
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: Several die scratches run SSW from the underside of the chin. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #10
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-045
Description: P/P/P/P South, South, & East
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-P 5¢ WDDO-002. A nice CW spread from a pivot near the rim at 3:00 shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Short vertical die gouge below and between WE and TRUST. Reverse: A short die scratch running SW/NE can be found below the E in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #57
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-046
Description: P/P South
Die Markers:Obverse: Die scratch below B of LIBERTY; short die scratch from Jefferson's nose. Reverse: The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-P 5¢ WDDR-006. Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and CENTS, increasing from left to right. Strong N/S die scratch to right of second O of MONTICELLO; slanted die scratch between lower portions of T and S of CENTS.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #45
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-047
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-P 5¢ WDDO-007. A CCW spread from a pivot at about 10:00 shows on the date, the star, IN GOD, and LIBERTY. Reverse: A strong N/S die scratch can be found between the right side of Monticello and the rim. Several die scratches run WSW/ENE through the ERICA in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Robert J. Lawson
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-048
Description: P/P West
Die Markers:Obverse: A short die gouge extends SW from the underside of the nose. Reverse: A die clash runs north from the top left of the roof.
Submitted By: Robert J. Lawson
Cross References: None known
1945-P 5¢ WRPM-049
Description: P/P South
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found between the N and T in CENTS.
Submitted By: Robert J. Lawson
Cross References: None known
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-001 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D/D South & East
Die Markers:Obverse: A die gouge can be found at the center of the top of the neck. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-002 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D South
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: Light NE/SW die crack over the bust. E/W die scratches through the date. Obverse Stage B: Heavier die crack over the bust. Obverse Stage C: Second obverse die. This obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-001. Doubling shows on IGWT, LIBERTY and the date. Pitted obverse from a rusty die. Light NW/SE die scratch NE of the chin. Obverse Stage D: NNW/SSE die crack at the top of the head. Reverse Stage A: N/S die scratch above the right inner window. NNE/SSW die scratch inside the right inner window. Reverse Stage B: Die scratch NNE from the second S of STATES to the E of CENTS. Reverse Stage C: Previous stage marker very weak. Reverse Stage D: Light die crack from the first U and the N in UNUM to the rim.
Submitted By: Stage A, B, & C: Gary Elmer, Stage D: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-003
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found between the second A in AMERICA and the bottom of Monticello.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-004 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: None recorded. Reverse: Heavy die scratch below OF. NNE/SSE die scratch between NT of MONTICELLO. NW die scratch from the lower inside curve of the S in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-005 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #10
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-006
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: Die gouge from right center of the I through the upper area of the B in LIBERTY. Die crack from the lower nose area SE to the collar. Reverse: None recorded.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #11
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-007
Description: D/D South
Die Markers:Obverse: A heavy die scratch runs through the tops of the letters in WE TRUST. A strong die scratch curves through the hair on the upper and upper back of the head. Reverse: Curving die scratches can be found on Monticello between the first two columns.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #15
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-008
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-006B. Very strong extra thickness shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, hair and queue details, the profile and the bust. Die crack running SE from the rim at 12:00 and running through the hair. Die gouge from rim SW to upper left of E of LIBERTY. Reverse: WNW/ESE die scratch above the S in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Jennifer Casazza
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #20
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-009
Description: D/D/D/D West, South, & North
Die Markers:Obverse: Heavy die scratches through the top of BER in LIBERTY. Die gouge on the upper outside curve of the S in TRUST. Reverse: Light E/W die scratch in the field below the T of MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #44
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-010
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:Obverse: None recorded. Reverse: Die scratch east from the lower right leg of the last A in AMERICA. Series of NE/SW die scratches below FIVE. Die scratch SE from the lower right of the first O in MONTICELLO. Die scratch above the left upright of the first U in UNUM.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #43
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-011
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: Curving E/W die scratch at the hair. Reverse: Die break along the left side of column one and extending into the dome. Die scratch north from the upper center of the E in FIVE.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-012
Description: D/D/D North & South
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found below the D in GOD. A short die gouge passes through the right side of the D in GOD. Reverse: A wavy die scratch can be found above the R in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs SW/NE between the E in FIVE and the C in CENTS. A circular die scratch pattern can be found on Monticello.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #31
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-013
Description: D/D North
Die Markers:Obverse: ESE die crack beginning from the upper center area of the hair. Short E/W die crack right of the previous crack. N/S die scratch at the upper left of the ribbon knot. Reverse: Die scratches NW from the top of the mint mark. Die scratch WNW from the right dome arch. E/W die scratch at the center semicircular window.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #23
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-014 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D/D North & South
Die Markers:Obverse: A die crack runs SW/NE through the hair on the upper center of the head. A die crack runs WNW/ESE through the hair SE of the first die crack. Reverse: A die gouge can be found above the left porch.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #17
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-015
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: A die gouge touches the left side of the O in GOD. Reverse: A die scratch runs NE from the bottom of the second L in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #7
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-016
Description: D/D/D East & West
Die Markers:Obverse: Parallel die scratches run SW/NE to the left of the lips and chin. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDR-005. A spread towards the center shows on FIVE CENTS and USA. A small die gouge can be found inside the lower O in OF. A small die gouge can be found north of the AT in STATES. A die crack runs north from the top of the mint mark running between the B and U in PLURIBUS and out to the rim.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #24
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-017
Description: D/D South
Die Markers:Obverse: A horizontal die scratch can be found inside the upper Y in LIBERTY. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die gouge can be found south of the E in EPU.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-018
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-006A. Very strong extra thickness shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, hair and queue details, the profile and the bust. Die gouge from rim SW to upper left of E of LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge can be found between the I and T in UNITED. A die crack runs south from the rim at 12:00 passing through the left side of the mint mark and continuing to the top of the dome.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #5
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-019
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-004. A close spread towards the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. A small die dent can be found to the left of the lower lip. Reverse: A die gouge can be found south of the second L in MONTICELLO. Light parallel die scratches run E/W above the LO in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #9
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-020
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-005. A CCW spread from a pivot at about 10:00 shows on IN GOD, LIBERTY, the star, and the date. Parallel die scratches run SW/NE to the left of the upper lip and the nose. Reverse: A circular die scratch pattern can be found on the left side of Monticello.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #19
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-021
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the second L in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #37
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-022 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D Southwest
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A light die scratch runs SW from the upper left of the first U in UNUM.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #27
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-023
Description: D/D South
Die Markers:Obverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers. Reverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: None known
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-024 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: The obverse is a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-001. A close spread towards the center shows on IGWT. Lathe gouge at the rim above GOD and the top of the head. Obverse Stage B: Lathe gouges abraded away. E/W die scratch connecting the top of the ER in LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge at the lower left inside of the N in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge at the N of UNITED still present but slightly weaker.
Submitted By: Stage A: Tony Russo, Stage B: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-025
Description: D/D North
Die Markers:Obverse: Die crack from the left upper area of the hair and running SE to the center. Light semi-circular die scratches on the right side of the hair and the upper area of the right field. Short E/W die scratch centered below the E of LIBERTY. Reverse: Small die chip (dot) in the field positioned right of the upper area of the mint mark and below the S in PLURBUS. NW/SE die scratch inside the right dome arch.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #13
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-026
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: WNW/ESE die crack runs through the top of the head. Reverse: WSW die scratch from below left center of the E in MONTIELLO.
Submitted By: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: None known
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-027
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: Very light E/W die crack near the top of the head. Reverse: Die scratch SSW from the lower left of the E in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #47
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-028
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:Obverse: No prominent die markers. Reverse: Die scratch north from the rim running through the right side of the second S in STATES.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: None known
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-029
Description: D/D South
Die Markers:Obverse: Very weak die crack NW from the head to the rim. Reverse: The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDR-002. A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and STATES OF AMERICA increasing from left to right. Die crack north from the last U in PLURIBUS. Die crack from the top of the dome running SSE to the roof. Die crack WNW from the bottom step below the third pillar to the upper left of the large window.
Discovered By: Tony Russo
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #22
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-030 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:Obverse: A N/S die scratch can be found to the right of the hair just above the queue. A die crack runs NW through the hair at the top of the head and out to the rim at about 12:00. Reverse: Numerous light E/W die scratches can be found between UNUM and the top right side of Monticello. A short die scratch runs south from the I in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #14
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-031 “Best Of” Variety
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A short die gouge runs SSW/NNE to the right of the upper 2nd O in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #33
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-032
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-003. Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Strong die scratches to left of Jefferson's mouth and chin; die crack on back of head. Reverse: The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDR-004. Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right. Doubling shows best on AMERICA. Series of slanted die scratches below small right window; slanted die gouge through lower portion of fourth column.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-033
Description: D/D East
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-D 5¢ WDDO-009. Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Two slanted die scratches in fold between back of Jefferson's collar and queue. Reverse: Die scratches through and below N of CENTS; die scratch on left side of dome; die scratch to upper left of F of FIVE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #12
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1945-D 5¢ WRPM-034
Description: D/D West
Die Markers:Obverse: NW/SE die crack through the hair. Two thin die scratches extend SW from the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: Strong NW/SE die scratch from the I in MONTICELLO to the S in CENTS. Many short die scratches extend NE from the right side of the building.
Submitted By: Jim Shriver
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #18
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-001
Description: S/S East
Die Markers:Obverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers. Reverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #23
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-002
Description: S/S East
Die Markers:Obverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers. Reverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-003
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: E/W die scratches under TRUST. Die cracks, in different directions, through the upper hair area. Obverse Stage B: Die scratches at TRUST abraded away. Die cracks in the hair are stronger. Obverse Stage C: Heavy abrasion scratches in front of the profile. About N/S die crack above the bust. Reverse Stage A: Die scratch south by east from the right upper side of the mint mark. Series of die scratches N/S inside the mint mark. Reverse Stage B: Die scratches at the mint mark abraded away. Weak die crack north from the upper left of center of the small window on the right side. Reverse Stage C: Mostly N/S die scratches above the building. Left side terrace heavily abraded. Mostly NNE/SSW die scratches below the building. Heavier die crack at the small window.
Submitted By: Stage A: Eric Axtell, Stage B: Ben Peters, Stage C: Tony Russo
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #15
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-004 “Best Of” Variety
Description: S/S East
Die Markers:Obverse: A die crack runs from west to east across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die crack runs from north to south through the third column and the right side of the dome.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #19
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-005
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: WNW/ESE die crack through the upper hair area. Reverse: NNW die scratches from the VE of FIVE. Two long die scratches south from the E of MONTICELLO. N/S die scratch NE of the small right window of the building.
Submitted By: Eric Axtell
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #31
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-006 “Best Of” Variety
Description: S/S Northeast
Die Markers:Obverse: E/W and NW/SE die cracks in the hair that intersect. Long WSW/ENE die scratch below WE. Reverse: Die scratch east from the right side of the M in MONTICELLO located below center. E/W die scratch through the left center of the first O in MONTICELLO. Long NE/SW die scratch in the field SW from the E of EPU.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #1
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-007
Description: S/S Northwest
Die Markers:Obverse: NW/SE die crack through the upper area of the hair. Reverse: Die gouge between the rim and Monticello in the lower area. Die gouges above and at the bottom of the R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #13
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-008
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: Very weak NNW/SSE die scratches under the chin. Reverse: Die crack from the left side of the right dome window running between pillars three and four. Die scratch NNE from the upper left of the building.
Submitted By: Mark Sportack
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #9
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-009
Description: S/S South
Die Markers:Obverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers. Reverse: Low grade specimen examined. A higher grade is needed to determine die markers.
Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson
Cross References: None known
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-010
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: A strong die scratch runs WNW/ESE below the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Numerous die scratches run mostly SW/NE above the left roof and left porch. Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S above the right roof and right porch. Numerous die scratches run mostly N/S between the first three columns.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-011
Description: S/S East
Die Markers:Obverse: A die crack runs WSW/ENE along the bottom back of the bust. Reverse: Remnants of a die clash can be found at the upper right corner of the right porch.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #3
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-012
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: A die crack runs NW/SE through the upper hair. A small die gouge can be found to the left of the upper I in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge protrudes from the left side of the second U in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #10
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-013
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: Strong die scratches run south from the hair on the back of the forehead. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the lower mint mark.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #11
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-014
Description: S/S North
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Die scratches run N/S just to the right of Monticello.
Submitted By: Bill Fivaz
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #16
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-015
Description: S/S North
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found above the F in FIVE. A die crack runs NNE from the top of the second column.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #6
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-016
Description: S/S North
Die Markers:Obverse: A die scratch runs WSW from the bottom of the five in the date. Die scratches run SE from the lower back of the head. Other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: Die scratches run south from the N in MONTICELLO to the V in FIVE. Numerous die scratches run N/S above Monticello.
Submitted By: L & C Coins
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #17
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-017
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: Light die scratches run N/S to the right of the upper queue. Reverse: A die scratch runs SSW/NNE just to the left of the lower second O in MONTICELLO.
Submitted By: Scott Rusch
Cross References: None known
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-018
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Die scratches run N/S just to the right of the right porch. A die scratch runs NW from the top right of the V in FIVE.
Submitted By: Scott Rusch
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #7
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-019
Description: S/S South
Die Markers:Obverse: E/W die crack at the top of the hair. Reverse: The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-S 5¢ WDDR-003. A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right. Die crack south from the left side of the right dome window.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: CONECA: RPM #27
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.
1945-S 5¢ WRPM-020
Description: S/S West
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-S 5¢ WDDO-001. Doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Die gouge in Jefferson's hair to the upper right of the forehead. Slanted die scratches can be found below the UST of TRUST. Reverse: The reverse is also a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1945-S 5¢ WDDR-004. A Class II spread towards the center shows on E PLURIBUS. Slanted die scratches can be found above the V of FIVE and the CE of CENTS.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.