Description: A close spread
towards the north shows on date, the designer’s initials, and the letters of IN
GOD WE TRUST.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch extends WSW from the upper
left T of LIBERTY through the upper R of LIBERTY. A die gouge extends SW from the rim at about
12 o’clock. A small die gouge can be
found south of the 1 in the date. A
small die gouge can be found to the right of the upper ear. Die scratches run SSE from the lower back of
the head. Die clash marks protrude from
the upper part of the nose. Reverse:
Two parallel die scratches run through the middle and the bottom of
the flames at the top of the torch running WNW to ESE. Die gouges can be found on the lower E and
below the E of UNITED. A die scratch
extends SSW from the upper left I of DIME.
Submitted By: Tony Russo
Cross References: None
known
1947-S 10¢ WDDO-002
Description: A spread
towards the center shows on the letters of LIBERTY, the designer’s initials,
and slightly on the date and the letters of IN GOD WE TRUST.
Die Markers: Obverse: Strong circular die scratches radiate on Roosevelt’s
head. A strong die gouge can be found at
the bottom of the upper inside of the upper Y of LIBERTY. Reverse: A short die gouge protrudes from the
upper center right side of the E in UNITED.
Three parallel die scratches run SW to NE between the D of UNITED and
the 1st S of STATES. A die
gouge can be found at the rim to the right of the 2nd S in
STATES. Two parallel die scratches run
ENE from the bottom right side of the 2nd A in AMERICA to the dot.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None
known
1947-S 10¢ WDDR-001 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A strong spread toward the center shows best on USA, ONE and EPU. A CW spread from a pivot at 11:00 shows best on DIME.
Die Markers:Obverse: Strong short die scratches south from the bust are above and to the left of the designer's initials. Strong die scratch north from the 9 of the date to the bust. Short strong die scratches south from the bust above the 9 in the date. Strong NNE/SSW die scratch inside the G of GOD. Die scratch connects the G of GOD and the E of WE. Strong die scratch east of the D of GOD and above the U in TRUST. Reverse: Strong die gouge above and to the right side of the R in PLURIBUS. Numerous N/S die scratches through the mintmark.
