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1909 1¢ WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Class IV spread to the NW shows on BERTY of LIBERTY, the date, the lips, the bowtie, and portions of the vest. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die chip can be found in the field south of the right leg of the R in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the ear through the hair and through the E of WE to the rim (Spiked Head). Obverse Stage C: A small die scratch runs WNW from the center of the left side of the 0 in the date. Reverse Stage A: A weak die scratch runs NE from the tip of the left wheat ear. V.D.B. reverse. Reverse Stage B: A small die chip can be found at the base of the D in V.D.B. just below the vertical bar. An elongated die gouge can be found in the field east from the top of the M in UNUM. The Stage A marker is no longer visible. Reverse Stage C: A heavy die crack runs NW from the left wheat ear to the rim at about 9:30. The Stage B markers are very weak. Submitted By: Stage A: Whaden Curtis, Stage B: Russ LeBeau, Stage C: Albert Raddi Cross References: CONECA: 1-0-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1909-101 (012),
This "Spiked Head" die crack is first seen on Stage B specimens of 1909 1¢ WDDO-001. Photo by John Bordner.
This die crack from the upper left wheat ear to the rim can be found on Stage C specimens of 1909 1¢ WDDO-001. Photo by John Bordner. 1909 1¢ WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: Extra thickness shows on LIBERTY and the date with a Class II separation line on the lower first 9. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die chip can be found in the upper B of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Die chips now show in the upper and lower B of LIBERTY as well as in the lower R of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage C: A new die chip can be found in the upper R of LIBERTY. A die clash mark can be found at Lincoln’s throat. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs from the upper right side of the O in ONE NNE to the B in PLURIBUS. A long die scratch runs SW from the upper left side of the right wheat ear through the A of STATES curving slightly to and through the RI of AMERICA Another die scratch runs from the lower left N in ONE NNE to the second U in PLURIBUS. This variety has the V.D.B. reverse. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers are weaker. Reverse Stage C: Stage A markers are gone except part of the die scratch through the A of STATES to the RI of AMERICA. A die clash mark can be seen at the lower C of CENT extending down to the upper N of UNITED. Submitted By: Stage A: Albert Raddi, Stage B & C: Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 2-0-VI, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1909-102 (012.1), Coppercoins: 1909P-1DO-001 Comments: Although this is not a particularly strong doubled die variety, it has proven to be quite popular. This is most likely due to the fact that it is a doubled die on the first year of issue for the Lincoln cents and the doubling does affect the date. Also helping to make the variety more popular is the fact that it appeared in both The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die (page 36) published in 1984, and also in The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties. This variety was first reported many years ago by Randy Miller.
These die scratches are key Stage A die markers. Photo by John Bordner.
The die chip in the upper B is present on Stage A specimens. The die chip in the lower B first appears on Stage B specimens.
The die chip in the lower R first appears on Stage B specimens. The die chip in the upper R first appears on Stage C specimens.
This die clash mark to the right of the throat first appears on Stage C specimens.
The die clash mark through the lower C of CENT first appears on Stage C specimens. 1909 1¢ WDDO-003 Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows on the second 9 of the date and on WE TRUST. Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs from the lower left base of the bust SW to the rim. A die crack (Spiked Head) runs from the top of the head through the E of WE to the rim. Reverse: A die crack extends from the right wheat ear to the rim at about 2:30. Another die crack runs from the left wheat ear to the rim at 9:00. This is a V.D.B. reverse. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1909 1¢ WDDR-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: Class VI extra thickness shows on the letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM, both wheat ears, and the stems. A Class II separation towards the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the dots. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A light die crack runs NE from the rear point of the bust and then turns east. A light wavy die crack runs west to east on the bust between the last jacket fold and the rear point of the bust. Another die crack runs NNW from the bust running along the lapel. A die crack runs east to west across the shoulder. Obverse Stage B: The reverse die was paired with a new obverse die. Two short die scratches run ESE from the left side of the inner loop of the second 9. Reverse Stage A: A short die gouge appears on the right lower side of the vertical bar of the L in PLURIBUS. A short die scratch runs east to west in the field just left of the bottom of the T in CENT. A die scratch runs NE to SW inside the first U of UNUM from the center to the right upright. A heavy die gouge runs from the right upright of the first U in PLURIBUS to the rim. Two die scratches run NE from the right side of the L in PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: Most Stage A markers are gone. A die chip (dot) appears to the right of the left wheat stem where it meets the wheat ear. Submitted By: Stage A: Gary G. Wagnon, Stage B: Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 11-R-II+VI Comments: This is one of the strongest varieties for the reverse of the 1909 Lincoln cents. The doubling will be difficult to see on specimens grading below XF.
1909 1¢ WDDR-002 Description: Extra thickness shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, both wheat ears, the stems, and the outermost letters of USA. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found between the upper I and B of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: There is a light die crack on the base of the bust turning towards the rim before reaching the fold. There is a heavy die chip on the bust at the point where the die crack turns toward the rim. Reverse Stage A: There is a small die gouge inside the A of STATES running south from the top of the A. Reverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the right wheat ear to the rim at about 3:30. A die crack runs NNE from the upper center of the E in ONE between the U and N of UNUM to the rim. A light die scratch runs SSE from the bottom of the C in CENT. Submitted By: Stage A: Whaden Curtis, Stage B: Albert Raddi Cross References: CONECA: 6-R-VI
1909 1¢ WDDR-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: A nice Class II spread towards the center shows on the left wheat ear and stem, and also on the letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM and the dots with the spread decreasing from left to right. Class VI extra thickness shows on the right wheat ear and stem. Die Markers: Obverse: A strong die gouge shows between the bottom of the bust and the rim just below the second fold in the vest. Reverse: A series of north to south die scratches to the left of, above, and inside the C of CENT. Three long die scratches running NE to SW can be seen in the field NW of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs NE from the E and L of E PLURIBUS UNUM towards the rim. Die scratches run ESE to WSW through the center area of ONE. A long die scratch runs from the center of the C in AMERICA NNE to the T in CENT. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn Cross References: None known.
1909 1¢ WDDR-004 Description: A very close Class II spread towards the center shows on the lower left wheat ear and stem, and also on the upper right wheat ear. Die Markers: Obverse: A short wavy die scratch runs east to west just below the front tip of the bust. A die scratch appears on the first fold in the vest to the west of the date. Reverse: A series of north to south curving die scratches run through the N of CENT. This variety has the V.D.B. reverse. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn Cross References:
Coppercoins: 1909P-1DR-005
1909 1¢ WDDR-005 Description: Strong extra thickness shows on both wheat ears and stems, EPU, and both dots. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run mostly from west to east through the upper letters of IN. Reverse: No die markers were visible. The specimen examined was circulated (XF). A higher grade specimen may show some die markers. Submitted By: Lou Coles Cross References: None known
1909 1¢ WDDR-006 Description: A nice spread towards the center shows on both of the wheat ears, the wheat grains, and the wheat stems. A spread towards the center also shows on the letters of EPU and the dots. The spread of the doubling is strongest on the left side of the reverse. Die Markers: Obverse: There is a die gouge SE of the lower right side of the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: A small die gouge appears on the lower left side of the N in CENT. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-007 Description: A nice spread towards the center shows on both wheat ears and the wheat stems. A spread towards the center also shows on the letters of EPU and the dots. The spread of the doubling is strongest on the left side of the reverse. Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs from the rim at about 7:30 NE through two of the upper folds in the vest. Reverse: A die scratch runs NNW from the lower inside of the C in CENT. There are two die gouges inside the E of AMERICA just slightly below the center bar. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-VI Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-008 Description: Extra thickness shows on the E PL of E PLURIBUS and the left dot. A very close spread shows on the tips of the left wheat grains. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch from the upper left T of LIBERTY runs NW and intersects two die scratches that run NNW from the upper R of LIBERTY. Two die scratches run south from the lower right leg of the R in LIBERTY. Reverse: A heavy die gouge (dot) shows in the field NE of the left wheat stem. There is a die gouge on the right side of the upper wheat grain on the left wheat ear. Submitted By: Russ LeBeau Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-009 Description: A nice Class VI spread towards the center shows on both wheat ears and stems, the E of ONE, and to a lesser extent on the letters of EPU and the dots. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ENE from the upper right first T of TRUST to the R. A die scratch runs SE from the upper right R in TRUST to the U. Reverse: A die scratch runs north to south through the left side of the C in CENT. Another die scratch runs NNE to SSW in the field to the left of the C in CENT. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-010 Description: A Class II + Class VI spread towards the center shows on the upper left wheat ear, the right side of the right wheat ear, and very slightly on the E PL of EPU. A possible Class IV spread to the west on an early hubbing appears to show on some of the letters of USA. Master die doubling spread north shows at the bottom of some of the letters of USA. A distinct notch can be seen on the lower right corner of the C in CENT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) is centered at the opening of the second 9 in the date. A short die gouge extends NW from the upper first 9 of the date. Reverse: A diagonal die scratch is centered at the opening of the C in CENT. Another die scratch runs NNW to SSE to and from the inside of the C. This variety has the V.D.B. reverse. Submitted By: Russ LeBeau Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-011 Description: Class II separation plus Class VI extra thick-ness spread towards the center shows on both wheat ears and stems, the E PL of EPU, the dots, the tops of the letters of ONE, and the bottoms of the letters in OF AMERICA. The strongest spread shows on the upper left wheat ear. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs from the upper D in GOD to the W in WE. A die crack runs from west to east across the jacket at the bottom of the back of the bust. Obverse Stage B: Crossing (X-shaped) die scratches can be found to the right of the last T in TRUST. Two die scratches extend NNE from the upper right side of the 1 in the date. A curling die scratch can be found left of and south of the 1 in the date. A series of criss-crossing die scratches can be found at the L of LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from the upper right I of IN SE to the N. Obverse Stage C: New obverse die. Obverse Stage D: Same as Stage C. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge (dot) can be found inside the O in OF. Reverse Stage B: A die chip fills the upper E in EPU. A die crack runs through 7 of the 10 wheat lines in the upper right wheat ear. A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the upper N and E of ONE. Reverse Stage C: Same as Stage B. Reverse Stage D: The die crack through the upper right wheat ear now extends to the rim at about 2:00. Submitted By: Stage A, C, & D: Dr. Daniel Griffin, Stage B: Whaden Curtis Cross References: Crawford: CDDR-002, CONECA: 5-R-VI
1909 1¢ WDDR-012 Description: Class VI extra thickness spread towards the center shows slightly on the E PL of EPU, the dot, and the upper left wheat ear. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found between the lower legs of the R in LIBERTY. Another die gouge (dot) is seen between the lower E and R of LIBERTY. Reverse: A very long die gouge or the remnants of a very strong die clash can be seen curving SSE from the lower right O in OF. This variety has the V.D.B. reverse. Submitted By: Russ LeBeau Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-013 Description: Class VI extra thickness spread towards the center shows on the EPU, the dots, and both wheat ears and stems. Die Markers: Obverse: Several short die scratches extend SE from Lincoln’s eyeball. Reverse: A die scratch extends south from the rim just to the right of the I in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs NW from the upper left side of the right vertical bar of the N in CENT. A die gouge runs east from the right lower leg of the M in UNUM toward the wheat ear. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References:
CONECA: 8-R-VI
Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-014 Description: Class VI extra thickness spread towards the center shows on EPU, the dots, and both wheat ears and stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs NE from the rim at 7:30 and then turns eastward across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die crack runs east from the rim at about 10:00 into the top of the left wheat ear turning north briefly and then southeast into the field to the right of the wheat ear. Four parallel die scratches run from SE in the field to the right of the E in ONE. A light die crack extends ESE from the upper right T in CENT. Die chips show on both sides of the horizontal bar of the T in CENT. A light die crack runs down the right side of the vertical bar of the T in CENT and runs SE into the field below the T. A short wavy die crack runs south from the top of the C in AMERICA. Another short wavy die crack runs to the south from the lower right N in UNITED to the upper right O in OF. Two die scratches run west to east between the lower U and N of UNUM. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-015 Description: A nice Class II spread towards the center shows on the letters of EPU, ONE, and both of the wheat ears. Some doubling also shows on the letters of USA and the wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) shows in the field between the rim and the base of the bust at about 7:00. Reverse: A light die scratch runs west from just slightly below the left center of the I in PLURIBUS. There is a short die scratch running NW to SE at the lower horizontal bar of the L in PLURIBUS. Two parallel die scratches running WSW to ENE can be seen just above the I and C of AMERICA. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References:
Coppercoins: 1909P-1DR-007
Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-016 Description: A nice Class II spread towards the center shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, and both of the wheat ears. Slight doubling also shows on the letters of USA and both of the wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) shows in the field by the vest just to the SW of the bottom of the 1 in the date. Reverse: A die scratch runs west to east inside the lower O of ONE. Another die scratch extends west from the lower left side of the O in ONE. Numerous west to east die scratches can be found on both sides of the C in CENT. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 7-R-II-C+VI Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by John Bordner for the Wexler Doubled Die Files.
1909 1¢ WDDR-017 Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows on the lower left wheat ear and grains, the left wheat stem, and slightly on the upper right wheat ear. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A short die crack runs SE along the base of the bust starting slightly west of the last fold in the vest. Obverse Stage B: The die crack is much heavier and extends to the rim. Reverse Stage A: A cluster of light die scratches can be found between the lower E and N of CENT. A series of west to east die scratches link most of the letters of EPU. This variety has the V.D.B. reverse. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratches through EPU are nearly gone. The die scratches between the lower EN of CENT are still visible. Submitted By: Stage A: Timothy J. Wissert, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1909 1¢ WDDR-018 Listing Needed Comments: This will be a replacement listing. The original WDDR-018 was a duplication of WDDR-011. 1909 1¢ WDDR-019 Description: Extra thickness spread towards the center shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, and both of the wheat ears. Die Markers: Obverse: A short vertical die gouge can be found midway between WE and TRUST. A die gouge (dot) can be found between the G and O in GOD. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Daniel Griffin Cross References: None known
1909 1¢ WDDR-020 Description: Moderate extra thickness spread towards the center shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, both of the wheat ears, and the right wheat stem. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: Nearly vertical die scratches can be found to the left of the C in CENT. Submitted By: Daniel Griffin Cross References: Coppercoins: 1909P-1DR-002
1909 1¢ WDDR-021 Description: Moderate extra thickness spread towards the center shows on the letters of EPU, the dots, both of the wheat ears, and both wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch runs south from the bottom left of the U in TRUST. Reverse: A die scratch runs north from the bottom inside of the C in CENT. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the second A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Marvin L. Young Cross References: None known
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