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1950-S 1¢ WRPM-021 Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A pair of die gouge
shows at the rim above the upper left side of the S in TRUST and NE of the last
T in TRUST. A die dot shows in the field SE of the lower last T in TRUST.
Numerous die scratches run N-S through and well above the RTY in LIBERTY. A
single die scratch runs NNE from the upper left corner of the T in LIBETY. A
series of parallel die scratches run NNW-SSE in the field in front of Lincoln’s
face. Numerous die scratches run north from the front of the bust, through the
1 & 9 in the date and ending in the field in front of Lincoln’s chin. A few
die scratches run north from the forehead and into the upper hair curl. A
concentric die scratch runs clockwise and close to the rim from just above the
L in LIBERTY to the G in GOD. Obverse
Stage B: Die scratches through date and in front of chin weaker. A die clash shows at the neck. A short
die scratch runs N-S just left of the upper right margin of the chin. Three
short parallel die scratches show inside the eye socket. A light E-W die crack
shows on the lower bust above the VDB initials. Obverse Stage C: Die clash
at neck very weak. Die scratches through date and in front of chin very weak. Die crack above VDB thicker. Die
scratches at eye worn away. A grouping of three die gouges (dots) show SE of
the eyelid; in the field directly right of the upper bridge of the nose and on
the upper nose, SE of the eye. A strong die gouge shows in the field well east
of Lincoln’s lips. Reverse Stage A: Two
faded and parallel die scratches run N-S inside the left margin of the C in
CENT. Very light die scratches run north from the upper left side of the O in
ONE. Very light die scratches run south from the lower opening of the M in
AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: The N-S
die scratches inside the C in CENT are still visible. A die scratch runs north
from the upper left corner of the T in CENT through the E in ONE. Fresh NNW-SSE
die scratches show between the U & N of UNITED and through the lower left
side of the first A in AMERICA. Reverse
Stage C: New reverse die. A strong die gouge shows in the field to the West
of the E in E PLURIBUS. Numerous light die scratches run NNW-SSE through the
upper left wheat stalk. Distinctive die scratches run south from the lower M in
AMERICA. A die scratch runs south from the lower first S in STATES through the
E in AMERICA. Numerous NNW-SSE through the T in STATES. A strong E-W die gouge
shows at the rim above the UR in PLURIBUS. Numerous NNW-SSE through the T in
CENT. A strong die scratch runs south from the lower left side of the O in OF.
A light die scratch runs NW-SE through the left edge of the O in ONE.
Submitted By: Stage
A: John Bordner, Stage B: Ben Peters, Stage C: Daniel Griffin
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-022 Description: S/S Northeast
Die Markers: Obverse: Two die scratches show North
of the date and East of the chin. A light N-S die scratch shows along the right
side of the R in LIBERTY. A similar light die scratch runs South from the lower
right side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in LIBERTY. A grouping of die
gouges (dots) show at the back of Lincoln’s lower hair. A group of three die
gouges (dots) show below and SE of Lincoln’s eye. Reverse: Two parallel die scratches run N-S through the N in UNITED
and the O in OF.
Submitted By: John
Bordner
Cross
References:
CONECA: RPM #8, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-008
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-023
Description: S/S East
Obverse: A N-S die scratch
connects the lower left side of the tail of the 9 in the date with the lowest
point of the upper curve. Two strong die scratches run NNW from between the 5
& 9 in the date and from above the middle 5 in the date. A short, but strong
die scratch connects the upper chin with the lower lip. Numerous N-S die
scratches show through and to the right of the RTY in LIBERTY. Several strong
die scratches run NNW above and left of the R in LIBERTY. A light die scratch
runs SE from the lower right side of the V in VDB and an additional die scratch
runs ESE from the lower right side of the B in VDB. Some light NW-SE die
scratches run through the R in TRUST. A short die scratch shows NE from the
upper right side of the one in the date. A very light die scratch runs N-S to
the left of the mint mark. Two closely spaced die scratches run SW-NE in the
hair below the OD in GOD. Reverse: A
die scratch runs through the lower RIB of PLURIBUS. A vertical die scratch to
the left of the T in CENT. Light die scratches run North from the the upper
left side of the O in ONE. Light, NNE-SSW oriented die scratches show below the
second U in PLURIBUS. A light die gouge (dot) shows between and above the upper
right corner of the N in CENT and the upper left corner of the T in CENT. A nice
die gouge (dot) shows to the SW of the lower left corner of the E in ONE.
Submitted By: Ken
Chylinski
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-024
Description: S/S South
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A band of N-S die scratches run between
the upper forehead and the front hair curl.
A strong NNW-SSE die scratch shows below the front hair curl, just East
of the previously mentioned die scratches.
A series of parallel SW-NE die scratches show inside the temple behind
the eye.
Two parallel die scratches run N-S from the upper lip to the chin.
Die scratches run South from the R in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs North from
the 9 in the date. Obverse Stage B: Almost
all of the EDS markers are worn away. A
couple of very light N-S die scratches remain below the hair curl. Two very
well-hidden die scratches show on the lower bust near the initials. The first,
is a tiny NW-SE orientated die scratch that cuts just below the B in VDB, the
second runs E-W, two letter thicknesses to the left of the V in VDB. A tiny N-S
die gouge shows inside the right upper opening of the R in LIBERTY. A die gouge
(dot) shows on the upper central margin of the B in LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Several die scratches
run North from around the N in ONE with a stronger one connecting the upper
diagonal crossbar of the N in ONE to the B in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs
South from the second U in PLURIBUS (Bordner’s notes). Reverse Stage B: A single N-S die scratch shows in the field NE of
the upper right side of the N on ONE. A grouping of three light die scratches
run South from below the lower left side of the horizontal bar of the T in
CENT. A die dot shows close to the right edge of the right wheat stalk at
approximately K-3.
Submitted By: Stage
A: Ken Chylinski, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Cross
References: Coppercoins:
1950S-1MM-017
Comments: John Bordner’s notes indicate that 4
possible stages of this die were known at one point. Only two stages could be found and described
from his collection and notes.
Stage A:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-025 Description: S/S/S East and West
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Light SW-NE die
scratches show below GOD. A series of strong N-S die scratches show between the
R & T in LIBERTY. Lighter die scratches run North from the T in LIBERTY to
the left of the previous die scratches. A
light die scratch runs South from the lower left side of the mint mark. A light
die scratch runs North from just left of the apex of the 9 in the date. Faded
die scratches run South from the lower chin. Several N-S die scratches show in
front of the lips with one stronger one connecting the upper chin to the left
side of the nostril. A strong N-S die scratch shows in the field, just left of
the tip of the nose. Obverse Stage B: The
die scratches above the R & T in LIBERTY are weaker. Obverse Stage C: The die scratches above the R & T in LIBERTY
are weaker. Obverse Stage D: The die
scratches above the R & T in LIBERTY are worn away. Reverse Stage A: No die crack from the upper left wheat lines.
Several die scratches run North from the top of the E in ONE to the first U in
UNUM. A longer N-S die scratch runs inside the E in ONE connecting all three
horizontal crossbars and running into the field to the North. Two parallel die
scratches run South from both lower corners of the horizontal crossbar of the T
in CENT (the right scratch is longer than the left). Reverse Stage B: Die scratches are weaker. Reverse Stage C: A die
crack runs NW to the rim from the upper left wheat stalk. Reverse Stage D: New reverse die: A light die crack runs to the rim NW of the last S in STATES. A
strong die crack runs SE to the rim, East of the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A, D: John Shields, Stage B: John
Bordner, Stage C: Daniel Griffin
Cross
References:
CONECA: RPM #6, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-006 Stage A:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-026
Description: S/S Tilted
(Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: A die scratch runs SSW from the lower left side of the upper curve
of the 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs SSE from the lower tip of the 9
in the date almost to the bust SW of the mint mark. Die scratch runs south from
R in TRUST. A die dot shows on the cheek equidistant between the lower earlobe
and the back of the nose (This die gouge shows in all known die stages). A long
N-S die scratch shows behind the back of the head directly between the T &
Y in LIBERTY. Several strong die
scratches run South from below the ER in LIBERTY. A series of light die
scratches run NW-SE through and below the R in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: A trio of parallel die scratches run North from
the T & Y in LIBERTY. A strong group of die scratches run North from the
195 in the date with a strong NNW-SSE scratch originating from inside the
center of the 9 in the date. Obverse
Stage C: The die dot on the cheek is
still visible. Reverse Stage A: A
parallel grouping of die scratches run North from the upper left side of the N
in UNITED (These die scratches are visible in all known die stages). One of
these die scratches continues North in the field to above the upper C in CENT.
A short SW-NE oriented die gouge shows in the field East of the central bar of
the E in ONE (This die gouge is at least weakly visible in all known die
stages). Reverse Stage B: Numerous
die scratches run NNW from the upper left side of the C in CENT. A strong,
curving die scratch runs South from the lower right side of the first U in
UNUM, ending in the field just left of the central bar of the E in ONE. Reverse Stage C: The die scratches at
the N in UNITED are still present. The die gouge to the East of the E in ONE is
present, but weak.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Bloomberg, Stage B: Paul
Funaiole, Stage C: Brian Ribar
Cross
References:
CONECA: RPM #7, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-007
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-027 Description: S/S/S Tilted and Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse: A parallel series of die
scratches run N-S through and to the right of the 1 in the date. A die dot
shows to the left of the upper left curve of the mint mark. A strong die
scratch runs North from the upper left branch of the Y in LIBERTY. This die
scratch is intersected by a NW-SE die scratch about a letter length to the
North of the Y. A grouping of die scratches run N-S between the upper forehead
and the hair curl. A NW-SE die scratch shows just to the left of the previously
mentioned die scratches (This area is similar to WRPM-024, but this is a
different die). A faded N-S die gouge shows in the upper hair South of WE. Reverse: Two short die gouges run South
from along the right upper margin of the upper left wheat lines. A series of
three N-S die scratches run through and above the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted
By: David Bloomberg
Cross References: None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-028 Description:
S/S West
Die
Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run South from the lower tip and
the field right of the chin ending to the left of the 1 in the date. Another
grouping of similar die scratches run North from the upper 9 in the date ending
in the field in front of the upper forehead. A light die scratch connects the
eyebrow to the bridge of the nose. A strong die scratch runs SE from the lower
left corner of the E in LIBERTY. A strong die gouge (dot) shows to the right of
the central vertical bar of the L in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs NW from
the upper left corner of the B in LIBERTY. A grouping of closely spaced
parallel die scratches run North from the TY in LIBERTY. A long line of N-S die
scratches shows behind the upper head below God and the N of IN A small die
gouge shows in the eye-socket, SE of the eyelid. Die Markers: Reverse: A N-S die crack along the right central
opening of the O in ONE. A strong die scratch runs WSW from the lower left
corner of the E in STATES. A grouping of short N-S die scratches shows in the
field between the lower C and E in CENT. A light die scratch runs North from
the lower right side of the left wheat SW of the O in OF.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-029
Description: S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: NW-SE die scratches
run through the 1 in the date with the top ends fading in the field SE of the
chin. A short, but strong die scratch runs mostly N-S to the left of the T in LIBERTY.
A light die scratch runs NW from the upper left side of the T in LIBERTY. A faded die gouge shows at the rim NW
of the S in TRUST. Die damage shows at the rim SE of the last T in TRUST at
approximately K - 2:30. Obverse Stage B:
Most Stage A obverse die markers are worn away. The N-S die scratch to the
left of the T in LIBERTY is barely visible. Short E-W die scratches show in the
lower openings of the first and second shoulder folds. Light concentric die
scratches run WSW-ENE between the lower bust and the rim, below and SE of the
designer’s initials. Obverse Stage C:
A light die scratch runs NW from the upper head, SE of the O in GOD. Stage B die
scratches inside the lower shoulder folds still present. A tiny die scratch
shows along the SE margin of the mint mark.
A SSW-ENE oriented die scratch shows at the back of the front hair curl.
Three faded and parallel die scratches run mostly east from the front of the
neck, above the bow tie. A tiny die dot shows north of the right edge of the
bow tie, just east of where the previously mentioned die scratches fade out. Obverse Stage D: The Stage B E-W die
scratches in the shoulder folds are weak, but present. Two tiny die dots show
in the field a good way south of the I in IN. Tiny die scratch south from the
lower left corner of the mint mark still present. Obverse Stage E: Many light E-W die scratches show through and
above LIBERTY. Many, mostly E-W die scratches run through and below WE (The die
scratches below WE are at least somewhat visible in all later die stages).
Numerous parallel die scratches run SW-NE through the UST in TRUST. Light E-W
die scratches show at and below the front hair curl. Some of the E-W die
scratches in the lower shoulder folds are still present. Obverse Stage F: A tiny die dot shows just to the west of the upper
left curve of the mint mark. A light E-W die scratch shows just above the upper
chin. An even lighter E-W die scratch runs from the lower lip. A concentric die
scratch runs from the lower bust to the rim SE of the B in VDB. The Stage E die
scratches below the front hair curl are present, but weak. The E-W die
scratches in LIBERTY from Stage E only show above the BER in LIBERTY. A die dot
shows above the upper left side of the R in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage G: The Stage F die scratch SE of the B in VDB is
present, but much weaker. The right side and inner ear detail is almost
completely missing. A worn E-W die scratch still remains just above the upper
hair below WE. Reverse Stage A: A
short die scratch runs South from the lower right arm of the M in AMERICA.
Three short die scratches run north from the upper crossbar of the E in CENT. A
light series of die scratches run north above and to the NW of the N in ONE.
Two parallel SW-NE die scratches run through the right central opening of the O
in ONE. Several light die scratches run NW into the field from the upper left
curve of the O in ONE. Very faded N-S die scratches show in the field to the east
of the lower E in ONE. Reverse Stage B: New
reverse die. Heavy die gouge on top of upper right side of E in ONE. Numerous
concentric die scratches show near the rim above almost the entire length of
PLURIBUS UNUM. A strong, but short, E-W die gouge shows near the rim above the
right arm of the second U in UNUM. Numerous crisscrossing die scratches run
South from below the ATE in STATES and through the last A in AMERICA. NNW-SSE
die scratches show through the UN in UNITED. Reverse Stage C: Die gouge on E in ONE much weaker. Other Stage B
die scratches much weaker. A die gouge (dot) shows at the rim above the M in
UNUM. A very light die scratch runs NE from the right side of the upper left
wheat tip. A series of light die scratches run West from the back of the lower
left curve of the C in CENT. A light die scratch runs WNW-ESE through the upper
left curve of the first S in STATES. A
series of light, parallel die scratches run NE in the field to the right of the
lower E in ONE. A single light die scratch runs east just below the previously
mentioned die scratches. Reverse Stage D:
New reverse die. Strong die gouges run east from the rim NE from both the
first and second U in PLURIBUS (Present in all later die stages). Slashing
concentric die scratches run from the rim NE of the S in PLURIBUS and the above
the N in UNUM. A long N-S die scratch runs along the right side of the T in
CENT (Present in all later die stages). Die scratches roughly north from UN in
UNITED. Light parallel die scratches run north from the upper side of the right
wheat stem below the ICA in AMERICA. Reverse
Stage E: Most Stage D die markers are present but weaker. A fresh N-S die
scratch shows inside the leftmost edge of the O in ONE. A die gouge (dot) shows
along the upper left side of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. A die dot shows
in the field SE of the upper right crossbar of the E in ONE. Reverse Stage F: Most Stage D + E die
markers are still present, but much weaker. Two fresh die dots show around the
E in ONE, with one just below the middle of the lower crossbar and one a third
of the way below the central crossbar. Reverse
Stage G: Most reverse die markers are completely worn away except for the
N-S die scratch inside the O of ONE and the die gouge at the rim NW of the
first U in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Gary
Shaffstall, Stage C: Daniel Griffin, Stage D: David Mulberry, Stage E: Brian
Ribar, Stage F: David Bloomberg, Stage G: Paul Funaiole
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1950S-1MM-014
Comments: This
die exhibits doubling on E in WE from the doubled working hub, WWHO-001.
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
Stage E:
Stage F:
Stage G:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-030
Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A long die crack runs
NNE from the rim on to the back of the shoulder to the left of the designer’s
initials. A strong series of die scratches run NNW from the lower tail of the 9
in the date into the field in front of the profile. A long die scratch runs
directly North from the top of the 1 in the date to almost level with the tip
of the nose. A die scratch runs South from the tip of the ear to the collar.
Light die scratches run North above the R in LIBERTY. A fine N-S die scratch
shows inside the lower ear. A grouping of N-S die scratches shows between the
front of the upper forehead and the upper hair curl. Obverse Stage B: A fresh die crack runs North through the upper
hair to the rim through the right central portion of the W in WE. The die crack
on the back of the shoulder is present, but not much stronger. The Stage A die
scratches through the 9 in the date are present, but weak. Obverse Stage C: Heavier die cracks. Die chip on the crack at the W of WE. Reverse Stage A: Two closely spaced
parallel die scratches run N-S perfectly between the lower A & M in
AMERICA. A long die scratch runs North from just above the previously mentioned
die scratches through the E in UNITED, the E in ONE almost to the B in
PLURIBUS. A long die scratch runs SSW from the lower left corner of the E in
AMERICA. Numerous parallel die scratches run North above the N in ONE. A long
die scratch runs SSE from the lower right side of the R in AMERICA. A similar,
but slightly stronger die scratch runs SSE through the C in AMERICA all the way
to the right wheat stem. A die scratch runs South along the left side of the
vertical bar of the second T in STATES. Reverse
Stage B: The parallel N-S die scratches between the lower A & M in
AMERICA are present, but weak. A short portion of the die scratch above shows
between the O & N in ONE. The N-S die scratch to the left of the second T
in STATES is present, but weak. Some of the parallel die scratches above the N
in ONE are still visible. Reverse Stage
C: Only weak die scratches at the first S in STATES still present. Die crack right wheat.
Submitted
By: Stage A & C: David Bloomberg,
Stage B: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-031 Description:
S/S South
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Numerous N-S die
scratches show under the chin, above the bowtie and through the 1 & 9 in
the date. A group of three parallel NNW-SSE die scratches overrun some lighter
N-S die scratches above the TY in LIBERTY. A number of die scratches run South
from the underside of the L and the BERT in LIBERTY with three of the strongest
ones below the E in LIBERTY A N-S die scratch shows very close to the back of
the hair. A die gouge (dot) shows in the field, SE of the lower T in CENT. A
die dot shows on the upper forehead, just below the front hair curl. A series
of WNW-ESE die scratches show on the lower margin of the bust through and East
of the B in the designer’s initials. A N-S die scratch runs behind the middle
of the lapel. Obverse Stage B: The
die gouge (dot) on the upper forehead and below the hair curl is still visible.
The die gouges through the date and under the chin are either missing or weak.
The three NNW-SSE die scratches above the TY in LIBERTY are still visible. The
grouping of three die scratches below the E in LIBERTY are still visible. The
die scratches through the B in VDB are still present. Most of the other Stage A
die markers are worn away. Reverse Stage
A: Generally N-S die scratches show throughout most of the reverse. Strong
N-S die scratches show above and below the diagonal bar of the N in CENT. Die
abrasion has slightly reduced the thickness of the upper right vertical bar of
the N in CENT. A strong die gouge orientated N-S shows in the field to the left
of the T in CENT. A long die scratch runs SSW from the lower center of the E in
AMERICA. A strong die scratch runs straight South from the bottom right corner
of the N in UNITED, grazing the right side of the O in OF and ending in the
field just North of the left wheat stem. Several other N-S die scratches show
in this area. Reverse Stage B: The
Stage A die scratches through the N in CENT have been reduced to only showing
at the corners. The die gouge to the left of the T is still present. Some of
the N-S die scratches still show around and above the U & N in UNUM.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: David
Bloomberg
Cross
References:
None known
Comments:
Originally John Bordner had this die split into three die stages. Stage C has been deleted as it was virtually
unchanged from Stage B.
Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-032 Description:
S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Series of die
scratches south from the mintmark, including one short heavy scratch. SW die scratch from left center of the 9 in
the date to the vest. N/S die scratches
in the field right of the profile to the date.
Series of various die scratches at the top of the hair SE of the D in
GOD. Series of N/S die scratches in the
field adjacent the middle of the back of the head that run through the RTY of
LIBERTY. N/S die scratches below
LIBERTY. N/S die scratch on the back of
the neck. Die gouges on the jacket from
the upper left side of the lapel. Obverse
Stage B: A tiny die gouge (dot) shows East of the lower lip (visible in all
known die stages). A strong SSW-NNE die scratch runs from the right of the
bowtie just grazing the tip of the chin and ending in the field East of the
lips. Several light N-S die scratches run left of the one in the date. A strong
N-S oriented die gouge shows at the central margin of the top of the forehead
and the upper hair (Well SSE of the E in WE). Two NNW-SSE die scratches run
between the 1 & 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs SW to the front of
the bust from below the tip of the curve of the 9 in the date. Two die
scratches run South from below the tail of the 9 in the date, just left of the
mint mark. Some light die scratches show on the upper hair, SE of the D in GOD.
Light N-S die scratches show inside the temple area. A N-S die scratch shows on
the central jaw. Several light die scratches run North from the central collar.
Obverse Stage C: A strong die gouge
(dot) shows approximately one letter width North of the T in LIBERTY. The die
dot East of the lower lip is still present. The die gouge on the upper central
forehead is still present. Most other Stage B die markers worn away. Obverse Stage D: The strong die gouge
(dot) North of the T in LIBERTY is still prominent. A strong die gouge (dot)
shows a number width NNW of the 9 in the date. The die dot East of the lower
lip is still present. The die gouge on the upper central forehead is still
present. Obverse Stage E: Die crack
from the rim at 12:00 o’clock running south through the right side of the W in
WE and into the head. Reverse Stage A: Die
scratch south from the right side of the left wheatear positioned left of the C
in CENT. Die scratches south by east
from the N in UNITED. Heavy die
scratches on either side of the I in AMERICA, north to the TA of STATES. Reverse Stage B: A light die crack
runs NW-SE through the central three wheat lines, East from the top of the C in
CENT. A light die scratch runs South from the lower right side of the B in
PLURIBUS. Several light, but long N-S die scratches show to the right of the T
in CENT. Three nice N-S and parallel die scratches run through the upper E in
CENT. Most of the lower right margin of the right wheat stalk has been worn
away. Reverse Stage C: The die crack
on the left central wheat lines has lengthened and runs North to the top area
of the third wheat line from the left. A die crack runs SE to the rim from the
lower right wheat stalk, SE from the last S in STATES. Reverse Stage D: New reverse die. A long die scratch runs NNW from
the right side of the opening of the O in ONE to the rim between U & R in
PLURIBUS. A fine die scratch runs S from the lower center of the I in PLURIBUS
to the left side of the N in ONE. Several other N-S die scratches show in this
area. Light die scratches run mostly South on either side of the vertical bar
of the T in CENT. Numerous N-S die scratches overlaid by a more curved scratch
show on either side of the second T in STATES and the CA in AMERICA. Reverse Stage E: Die scratches are
weaker.
Submitted By: Stage A & D: Wayne
Herndon, Stage B & E: John Wexler, Stage C: David Mulberry Cross
References:
CONECA: RPM #14, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-029 Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
Stage E:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-033 Description:
S/S/S Tilted and Tilted
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Consistently N-S die
scratches show all over the obverse. Stronger ones show through the RT and
above the Y in LIBERTY, through and above the bowtie and through the date and
mint mark area. A strong series of die gouges show on the lower central beard. Obverse Stage B: The remnant of a die
clash shows NE of the Y in LIBERTY. The die gouges on the lower central beard
have become more pronounced. Many of the lighter Stage A die scratches have
been worn away. Obverse Stage C: A
small die dot shows just above the left branch of the Y in LIBERTY. The Stage B
die clash is still visible. The die gouges on the lower beard are still
visible. Nearly all of the N-S die scratches have been worn away. Obverse Stage D: A fresh grouping of
N-S die scratches show in the field behind the lower bust. A SW-NE die crack is
beginning to form on the back of the bust, SE of the Y in LIBERTY. A small, but
prominent die gouge (dot) shows on the lapel at the margin of the lower bust. Obverse Stage E: This die stage has
been heavily abraded with numerous fresh N-S die scratches now visible
throughout the obverse. The die crack on the back of the bust has increased in
length to the SW. A curved die gouge runs WNW-ESE through the V & D in VDB.
A short N-S die gouge shows at the eye. Reverse
Stage A: N-S die scratches show throughout most of the central reverse. A
strong series of die scratches run SSE from below and right of the N in UNITED
through OF. A long die scratch runs North from the center of the upper
horizontal bar of the E in CENT just missing the right side of the O in ONE and
ending in the field above it. Another strong die scratch runs North along the
left side of the right vertical bar of the N in CENT ending in the field to the
right side of the N in ONE about a third of the way below its upper right edge.
A short die gouge runs North from the lower left edge of the right wheat stalk
East of the last A in STATES. Short, but heavy die gouges run NNW from the tops
of both T’s in STATES. Reverse Stage B: Only
a single SSE die scratch remains below the N in UNITED which cuts through the
central left opening of the O in OF and ends just above the left wheat stem.
The die scratch to the North of the E in CENT is still visible. The short die
NNW die gouges above both T’s in STATES are still visible. The die gouge from
the left die of the lower right wheat stalk is visible, but weaker. Reverse Stage C: A light die crack
shows on the central left wheat stalk beginning left of the upper U in UNITED
and running NNW to the upper left wheat lines. The SSE die scratch from the
lower N in UNITED through the O of OF is visible, but much weaker. A curved die
crack shows in the central right wheat stalk East and above the last S in
STATES. Reverse Stage D: New reverse
die. A nice grouping of three mostly parallel die scratches run from the lower
side of the upper crossbar of the F in OF, South to the lower left wheat stem.
A long die scratch runs from the lower right side of the U in UNITED SSE to the
upper left side of the left wheat stem. Numerous other NNW-SSE die scratches
run through the UNI of UNITED and OF. Numerous strong, mostly N-S die scratches
run through the lower sides of the RICA in AMERICA. Numerous light N-S die
scratches and a strong die gouge in the field to the East show around the T in
CENT. Three strong, mostly N-S die scratches run through the opening of the C
in CENT. Reverse Stage E: Nearly all
the Stage D die scratches are worn away. A single Stage D die scratch remains
running from the lower left arm of the last A in AMERICA, South to the right
wheat stem. A fresh die scratch runs South from the lower right arm of the M in
AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A, D, E: David Bloomberg, Stage B:
Wayne Herndon, Stage C: Eric Axtell
Cross
References:
Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-018
Comments: This
die exhibits doubling on E in WE from the doubled working hub, WWHO-001.
Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
Stage E:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-034 Description:
S/S South
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) shows in the
field, SE of the mint mark. A faded die scratch shows just to the left of the
right inner curve of the 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs along the left
side of the 9 in the date, North into the field in front of the chin. Die
damage shows just above the apex of the 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs
South from the lower chin to the front of the bust left of the 1 in the date. A
die dot shows in the field SW of the first T in TRUST. A stronger die dot shows
along the border of the upper hair at a 45-degree angle, SW of the first T in
TRUST. Very light die scratches run NNW above the TY in LIBERTY. Two faded die
gouges run SE from the rim above the right arm of the U in TRUST. A strong die
scratch runs close to the rim NE of the last T in TRUST. Reverse: A strong die scratch runs South from the lower left side
of the C in CENT and curves East to just miss the upper right arm of the N in
UNITED. Several N-S die scratches run on either side of the vertical bar of the
T in CENT. A light die scratch runs North from the upper T in UNITED to the
lower left corner of the T in CENT. A die dot shows between the lower left
wheat stalk and the rim at approximately K-8:00. A similar die dot shows just
below and left of the upper wheat line tips. Several fine die scratches run
NNW-SSE from the LU in PLURIBUS through the O in ONE. Die scratch south from
the F in OF to the left wheat stem.
Submitted By: Ken Chylinski
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-035
Description: S/S Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SSE from
the middle right side of the 9 in the date. A die gouge (dot) shows near the
top of the lower opening of the 5 in the date. Some light die scratches run
NNW-SSE between the 1 and 9 in the date. Numerous N-S die scratches show
between the upper forehead and the front hair curl. Two parallel die scratches
connect the bridge of the nose to the eyebrow. A similar die scratch runs NNW
very closely to the front of the forehead to the upper hair curl. A strong
series of die scratches run South from below the ear and lower beard. Strong
N-S die scratches show on the beard to the East of the lower ear. A strong N-S
die scratch runs North from between the T & Y in LIBERTY. Several die
scratches run South or SSE through the lower areas of the ER in LIBERTY. Three
parallel die scratches run SSE from below the right side of the R in TRUST. A
single die scratch parallel to the last ones runs from the lower U in TRUST. A
distinctive series of mostly N-S die scratches show on and above the upper hair
below GOD. Some light N-S die scratches show inside the temple area. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) shows on the
left outer side of the U in UNITED about a third of the way up. A tiny die dot
shows almost equally between the lower U and N of UNITED. A tiny die dot shows
just to the left of the lower L in PLURIBUS. A die dot shows to the right of
the lower curve of the C in CENT. A slightly larger die dot shows NNE of the
previously mentioned die dot.
Submitted By: John Bordner
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-036
Description: S/S Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs
mostly south from the middle right side of the 9 in the date. Several die
scratches run NNW-SSE between the 1 and 9 in the date mostly closer to the 9. These die scratches run well into the field
to in front of the chin. A series of three well-spaced die scratches run north
from the back of the bust. Several light N-S die scratches and one heavy one
run below and left of the I in IN. Numerous N-S oriented die scratches run
through the RTY in LIBERTY. Multiple irregular die scratches on lower beard and
neck. Obverse Stage B: The NNW-SSE
die scratches between the 1 and 9 in the date are still visible. The die
scratch south from the middle right side of the 9 in the date is very weakly
visible. The series of three die scratches north from the back of the bust are
weakly visible. The N-S die scratches through LIBERTY are mostly confined to
the area above and around the T and below the E and R. Multiple irregular die
scratches on lower beard and neck unchanged. A series of SW-NE oriented die
scratches show inside the opening of the ear. The die scratches below and left
of the I in IN are worn away. Light die scratch running NW to SE over left tip
of jacket. Obverse Stage C: Most
Stage B markers gone. Die scratch over left jacket tip weaker. Die scratches in
beard and on neck very weak. New die scratches show through the left side of
the date and left of the mint mark. A single N-S die scratch connects the lower
tip of the nose with the upper chin. Numerous die scratches run mostly south
below LIBERTY. Die gouge under right side of N in IN. Obverse Stage D: Stage C die scratches in date weaker. Die gouge
under N in IN weaker. A die gouge (dot) shows between the lower U and S of
TRUST. A die gouge (dot) shows on the front of the bust, SW of the 1 in the
date. Reverse Stage A: The lower
right margin of the right wheat stalk has been mostly abraded away. Several N-S
die scratches show above and below the area of weakness on the lower right
wheat stalk. Numerous N-S die scratches run through the N in UNITED and the O
in OF. Numerous, N-S die scratches show through the and below the back of the C
in CENT. Two die scratches hug the right side of the lower left wheat stalk, SW
and West of the U in UNTIED. Numerous N-S die scratches run through and below
the central left side of the O in ONE. A N-S oriented die scratch shows to the
left of the lower T in CENT. Reverse
Stage B: The die scratches through and below the C in CENT are visible, but
much weaker. The N-S die scratch left of the lower T in CENT is weakly visible.
The right margin of the lower right wheat stalk is even weaker. Reverse Stage C: New reverse die. Many,
N-S oriented die scratches show throughout most of the reverse, the strongest
of which run through the O and N in ONE. A very long die scratch runs south
from the SE corner of the I in PLURIBUS, between the O and N in ONE, through
the center of the E in CENT and into the E in UNITED. Reverse Stage D: Stage C die scratches much weaker. A series of die
gouges show through the MER in AMERICA. A die gouge (dot) shows in the field,
well below the O in OF.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Bloomberg, Stage B: John
Bordner, Stage C & D: Daniel Griffin
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-037 Description:
S/S South
Die Markers: Obverse: A myriad of N-S die scratches
show all around the front of Lincoln’s profile. Distinctive die scratches in
this area include a N-S one connecting the upper chin with the upper lip and
several spike like die scratches showing below the chin. Many distinctive die
scratches run N-S above the upper hair around WE and the TR in TRUST and a
strong die gouge (dot) shows between the lower W and E in WE. Many strong N-S
die scratches show behind the lower hair and a strange die gouge shows to the
NE of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A
nice die scratch runs NNW-SSE through the upper curve of the C in CENT. Many
light N-S die scratches show behind the vertical section of the C in CENT.
Three N-S die scratches show inside the lower opening of the E in CENT. A
strong die scratch runs NW from the upper right side of the O in ONE ending
below and between the UR in PLURIBUS. Two long die scratches run below the
right lower arm of the R in PLURIBUS, forming and inverted V shape.
Submitted By: David Bloomberg
Cross
References:
None known
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-038 Description:
S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Several die scratches
show inside the lower opening of the 9 in the date and between and above the 1
and 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs perfectly South from the lowest tip
of the 9 in the date left of the mint mark. Numerous N-S die scratches run
above and below the RTY in LIBERTY with two stronger ones running South from SE
of the lower right arm of the R and east of the T in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Two mostly N-S die
cracks show on Lincoln’s back, SE of the Y in LIBERTY. The stronger die scratches
near the R and T in LIBERTY still visible. A die gouge shows on the upper hair
below the G in GOD, Some of the die scratches through the 1 and 9 in the date
are still visible. Reverse Stage A: A
strong die gouge runs North from just right of the Apex of the last A in
AMERICA. Several parallel N-S die scratches connect the lower A in STATES with
the upper C in AMERICA. A die gouge runs mostly N-S near the rim, NE of the
upper right side of the second U in PLURIBUS.
A NNW-SSE die scratch runs just to the left of the E in AMERICA grazing
the lower SW corner at one point. Similarly oriented die scratches run beneath
the M in AMERICA. Many N-S die scratches show on either side of the T in CENT
and some parallel die scratches run NNE from its top. A long die scratch runs
North from the central lower crossbar of the E in CENT where it then crosses
through the upper tip and ends between the U & N in UNUM. Reverse Stage B: Some of the Stage A
die scratches around the T in CENT are still visible. Short sections of the
Stage A die scratches around the E and M in AMERICA are still visible. All
other Stage A die scratches are worn away.
Submitted By: Stage A & B: John Bordner
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1950S-1MM-021
Stage A:
Stage B:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-039 Description: S/S West
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: A die crack runs from the lower rim at K-7:00, between the D &
B in VDB and extends a long way North on the central bust. A grouping of die
scratches run N-S between the Y in LIBERTY and the back of the neck. A series
of light die scratches run N-S in the upper hair and in the field below the D
in GOD. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A
die crack is slightly stronger. Three short die gouges run S, SSE and SE
through the V in VDB left of the previously mentioned die crack. Obverse Stage C: The die crack through
the lower bust is thicker. The die gouges through the V in VDB are much weaker.
A new die crack runs SW to the rim from the lower left corner of the B in
LIBERTY. Obverse Stage D: Very few
different makers from Stage C. A die gouge (dot) is visible on the lower front
of the bust, SSW of the mint mark. A die gouge (dot) shows along the lower left
curve of the G in GOD. Obverse Stage E: Very
similar to Stage C and D. The die gouge on the lower bust is still present. The
die gouge on the G in GOD is still present. Two tiny die dots show around the I
in IN with one well to the left of the I in IN and one just to the SW of the
lower I in IN. Reverse Stage A: A
series of die scratches run N-S through the upper E in ONE. A series of E-W die
scratches run between the T & E in States and the ICA of AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: All Stage A die
markers are worn away. A new series of N-S die scratches show between the F of
OF and the first A in AMERICA, left of the T in STATES, and through the ES in
STATES. Two die scratches run South from below the right lower arm of the R in
AMERICA and between the lower C & A in AMERICA. Reverse Stage C: A die crack runs to the rim from the lower left
wheat stalk, SW of the U in UNITED. Reverse
Stage D: The stage C die crack to the rim is stronger. A tiny die gouge
(dot) shows at the top left of the E in ONE. Reverse Stage E: The die crack now runs NNE onto the field to just
below the N in UNUM. A strong die dot
shows well left of the upper C in CENT. Some light N-S die scratches show around
the T in CENT and a die gouge shows on the central left side of the vertical
bar of the T in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage
A: Wayne Herndon, Stage B: John Bordner, Stage C, D, E: Brian Ribar
Cross References: Coppercoins 1950S-1MM-015 Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
Stage E:
1950-S 1¢ WRPM-040 Description:
S/S East
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Strong N-S die
scratches run through the 1 & 9 in the date with one stronger scratch that
runs all the way North to the front of the hair curl. Strong die scratches run
N-S through and below the lower ear. A die gouge (dot) shows SW of the 1 in the
date. A light N-S die scratch shows on the lapel SE of the lower button hole. Obverse Stage B: All Stage A die
markers are present, but weaker. Obverse
Stage C: All Stage A die markers are present, but much weaker. A tiny die
gouge (dot) shows inside the upper left opening of the Y in LIBERTY. Two
extremely light curved die cracks in hair above ear. Obverse Stage D: Stage A markers all worn away. Two extremely light die cracks in hair
above ear unchanged. Numerous, mostly N-S die scratches run through and above
the T in LIBERTY. Several die scratches show at the junction of the forehead
and the front hair curl. Several N-S die scratches show in the field behind the
back of the head. A series of mostly N-S die scratches show through the 1 and 9
in the date and below the chin. Two short, parallel die scratches run North
from near the tip of the nose. Several N-S oriented die scratches show behind
Lincoln’s neck, ENE of the Y in LIBERTY. Numerous die scratches run SE from the
R and U in TRUST. A NNE-SSW oriented die scratch shows in the field in front of
Lincoln’s eye brow. Obverse Stage E: All Stage D die markers are either worn away or
much weaker. The upper die crack on the head is slightly longer. Stage A: Many N-S die scratches show
all over the reverse. A strong die scratch runs SSE from the lower left of the
I in PLURIBUS to the upper left side of the N in ONE. Two parallel die
scratches run SSE through the first E and from the upper left corner of the P
in E PLURIBUS. A tiny die dot shows on the lower crossbar of the E in PLURIBUS,
just right of the SSE die scratch. A strong die scratch runs N from the upper
right side of the U in UNITED. Two parallel N-S die scratches connect the T in
STATES with the R in AMERICA and the A in STATES and the C in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: All Stage A die
markers are missing. Die abrasion has slightly reduced the thickness of the
upper right arm of the N in CENT. Numerous closely spaced and parallel die
scratches connect the lower T in CENT with the second T in STATES with one stronger
one running South under the left side of the horizontal crossbar of the second
T in STATES. A strong grouping of three die scratches run South from the lower
C in AMERICA. Reverse Stage C: All
stage B die markers are missing. Two tiny die dots show along the inside middle
edge of the right arm of the U in UNITED, one above the other. Reverse Stage D: New reverse die. A
strong finger feeder die gouge shows NNE of the last S in STATES. A NNE-SSW die
scratch grazes the upper right edge of the left wheat tip joining a short, N-S
die gouge at its southern end which forms a “V” shape. Numerous, SSW-NNE die
scratches show through the STA in STATES. A series of die scratches run mostly
North from the upper left edge of the N in UNITED to the lower left edge of the
C in CENT. A long die scratch runs NNW in the field behind the upper C in CENT
to below the first dot in EPU. A long die scratch runs from the underside of
the R in PLURIBUS to the upper right edge of the O in ONE. Numerous, light die
scratches run mostly N-S through the left side of the horizontal crossbar of
the T in CENT to the underside of the E in ONE. Reverse Stage E: The finger feeder die gouge to the NNE of the last
S in STATES is still visible. The die gouges at the upper left wheat tip are
weakly visible. The die scratches through the STA in STATES are worn away. The
die scratches around the N in UNITED are very weak. The die scratch behind the
C in CENT is weakly visible. The die scratch from the underside of the R in
PLURIBUS is worn away.
Submitted By: Stage A & C: John Bordner, Stage B &
E: Brian Ribar, Stage D: Frank Bruske
Cross
References:
None known Stage A:
Stage B:
Stage C:
Stage D:
Stage E:
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