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1955 1¢ WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: An extremely strong Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of IGWT, LIBERTY, the date, Lincoln’s eyelid, bowtie, coat, and hair. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found above and between the E and R of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die marker is gone. Numerous die abrasion lines run from NNW to SSE to the right of the profile and through the 19 in the date. A long die scratch runs NW from the top left of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Two die scratches run south from the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT just to the left of the vertical bar of the T. A die scratch runs north from the bottom right C of CENT. A die scratch runs north from the bottom right E of CENT. A die scratch runs NNW from the top of the F in OF. Two parallel die scratches run north to south between the lower I and C of AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: The two die scratches running south from the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT are still visible. The other Stage A markers are gone. Numerous die abrasion lines run from SSW through NNE throughout the central left side of the reverse. A strong die scratch runs NNE from the top right of the D in UNITED. Submitted By: Stage A: Stewart Blay, Stage B: Richard Snow Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1955-101 (021.8), Breen: #2214, Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1955P-1DO-001 Comments: This is the undisputed "King" of all doubled die varieties. After all of these years you wouldn't think that something new could be learned about this variety, but thanks to Richard Snow we now know that there are actually two stages of this variety. Apparently at some point during the die run the dies clashed, were removed from the coining press to abrade the dies in an attempt to remove the die clash marks, and then the dies were returned to the coining press to continue production. We know that the doubled die was eventually discovered and removed from production. Was the doubled die discovered at the time that the dies were abraded, but put back into production until a foreman could come to inspect the error? There was an extremely heavy demand for cents at this time so it is possible that this was a factor in putting the die back into production before a foreman inspected the coins and ordered the die removed from use. If this is the case, the abraded Stage B specimens could prove to be far rarer than the earlier stage coins. Also, are there any specimens out there showing the die clash marks before they were abraded away? This variety has been the target of counterfeiters so make sure the specimen that you may be seeking to purchase is genuine before parting with your money. To read more about this special doubled die variety we recommend the information in the "Hot Topics" section of The Authoritative Reference on Lincoln Cents - Second Edition which is available elsewhere on this website. Stage A
Stage B
1955 1¢ WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Class V CCW spread from a pivot at approximately 4:00 shows on the letters of IGWT, the eye, the lower ear, the letters of LIBERTY, and slightly on the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: All of the doubling is well rounded and very distinct. Parallel die scratches run NNW from the top of the 9. Obverse Stage B: The die was well abraded and heavily worn. The doubling that remains has a very mushy appearance. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs from the T of CENT SE to the upper right E in STATES. Die scratches run SW from the tip of the right wheat stem. A die scratch runs NNW from the top of the N in UNITED. A die scratch runs SW from the upper left T in CENT. Reverse Stage B: A new reverse die is paired with the doubled obverse die. No significant die markers are noted. Submitted By: Stage A: Jason Cuvelier, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II+V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1955-102 (021.9), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1955P-1DO-002
1955 1¢ WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: Strong extra thickness shows on LIBERTY and the date. Lesser extra thickness shows on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A light die scratch runs WSW/ENE to the left of the back of the neck. Obverse Stage B: Die scratch is weaker. Die clash remnant at front of throat. Die crack runs SW/NE through upper hair. Obverse Stage C: Die scratch is gone. Die crack through hair is stronger. Reverse Stage A: Die crack down right side of T in CENT. Die crack through lower right wheat kernels. Reverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Reverse Stage C: Same as Stage B. Submitted By: Stage A: Frank Baumann, Stage B: Brian Ribar, Stage C: James C. Moreland Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-VI, Coppercoins: 1955P-1DO-003, Crawford: CDDO-004
1955 1¢ WDDO-004 Description: Moderate extra thickness shows on the date and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short, horizontal die gouge can be found north of the BE in LIBERTY. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1955 1¢ WDDR-007. Strong extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and both wheat ears and stems. A die scratch runs SSW from the lower left of the N in UNITED. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: Coppercoins: 1955P-1DO-004
1955 1¢ Pr WDDO-005 Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: A die
chip fills the upper R in TRUST. Obverse Stage B: A die chip fills the upper S in TRUST. Reverse
Stage A: The reverse is also a
doubled die listed as 1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-002.
A close spread towards the center shows on the left wheat ear and stalk,
EPU, and both dots. No significant die
markers. Reverse Stage B: A small die
gouge can be found to the right of the upper B in PLURIB Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Peter Beane
1955 1¢ Pr WDDO-006 "Best Of" Variety Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the date, LIBERTY, the hair at the top of the head, with tripling showing on the letters of IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Two parallel die scratches run south from the bottom of the ear. A diagonal die scratch runs WNW to ESE above the 2nd T of TRUST. A strong die scratch runs NW to SE in the vest NW of the bowtie. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A markers are no longer visible except for the strong die scratch that runs NW to SE in the vest NW of the bowtie. Reverse: The reverse of this variety is also a doubled die listed as 1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-005. See that variety for details. Submitted By: Stage A: Mike Ellis (Photo upgrade by Brooks Childs), Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 4-O-II, Crawford: CDDO-003, Coppercoins: 1955P-1DO-007P
1955 1¢ Pr WDDO-007 "Best Of" Variety Description: A spread towards the center shows on the date. A close spread towards the rim shows on the ST of TRUST. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 5-O-II
1955 1¢ WDDO-008
1955 1¢ WDDO-009 Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SSE from the bottom of the back of the head to the top of the shoulder. Die scratches run ENE from the top of the T and Y in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs SSE from the bottom of the chin to the vest left of the bottom of the 1. A die scratch runs NNE from the upper front of the forehead running just to the right of the front curl of hair. Reverse: None noted. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: CONECA: 10-O-V, Coppercoins: 1955P-1DO-008
1955 1¢ Pr WDDO-010 Description: A spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch extends south from the rim to the right of the E in WE. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Robert Lawson Cross References: None known
1955 1¢ WDDO-011 Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die scratch connects the upper I and B in PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Jay Painter Cross References: None known
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class II spread towards the center shows on both of the upper wheat ears, both of the wheat stems, the letters of EPU, and both of the dots. Slight doubling also shows on the letters of ONE CENT and USA. EPU actually shows close tripling. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A short vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the bottom of the 1. A long die scratch runs NNW to SSE to the left of the ear down into the neck. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratches have been abraded away. Reverse Stage A: A die gouge (dot) can be found inside the lower N of CENT. A die gouge (dot) can be found north of the ES in STATES. Reverse Stage B: Slightly weaker details, but markers remain. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 7-R-II
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-002
Die Markers: Obverse
Stage A: The obverse
is also a doubled die listed as 1955 1¢ Pr WDDO-005. A close CCW spread shows on the letters of
IGWT and slightly on the LIB of LIBERTY.
A die chip fills the upper R in TRUST. Obverse Stage B: A die chip fills the upper S in TRUST. Reverse
Stage A: No significant die
markers. Reverse Stage B: A small die
gouge can be found to the right of the upper B in PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Peter Beane
Cross References: None known
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-003
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-004 "Best Of" Variety Description: Extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both upper wheat ears, both wheat stems, and on OF AMERICA. The strongest spread is on the left side of the reverse. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE to the left of the top of the ear. Reverse: A die scratch runs SSE from the bottom left of the N in ONE to the top left of the N in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-II
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-005 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class II spread towards the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, both dots, the upper letters of ONE, both wheat ears and stems, and the letters of AMERICA. Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse of this variety is also a doubled die listed as 1955 1¢ Pr WDDO-006. See that variety for details. Reverse Stage A: A diagonal die scratch runs NW to SE on the lower right N of ONE. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the upper T of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Die pitting shows to the right of the upper T of CENT and between the bottoms of the E and N of CENT. Submitted By: Stage A: Mike Ellis (Photo upgrade by Brooks Childs), Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 4-R-II, Crawford: CDDR-001, Coppercoins: 1955P-1DR-002P
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-006 "Best Of" Variety Description: Very nice Class II tripling spread towards the center shows on the letters of EPU, both of the dots, both of the upper wheat ears, and both of the wheat stems. Doubling shows on the upper letters of ONE and OF AMERICA. Die Markers: Obverse: Circular die scratches radiate on the bust with the center on the neck. A short, diagonal die scratch can be found under the left side of the G in GOD. Reverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found just to the left of the upper E in EPU. A die gouge (dot) can be found inside the lower N of ONE. A die gouge (dot) can be found between the first T and A of STATES and another can be found above the left side of the second T of STATES. A small die gouge (dot) can be found above the right side of the C in AMERICA. Submitted By: Michael Ellis Cross References: None known
1955 1¢ WDDR-007 "Best Of" Variety Description: Strong extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and both wheat ears and stems. Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1955 1¢ WDDO-004. Moderate extra thickness shows on the date and IGWT. A short, horizontal die gouge can be found north of the BE in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die scratch runs SSW from the lower left of the N in UNITED. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: Coppercoins: 1955P-1DR-001
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-008
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-009 "Best Of" Variety Description: A strong Class II spread towards the center shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears and stems, and the upper letters of ONE. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs WSW to ENE just below the bowtie. Circular die scratches rotate about a point centered on the neck. Reverse: A strong die scratch extends SW from the rim above the left side of the N in UNUM. A die gouge can be found on the center left side of the E in ONE. A die scratch runs nearly north to south through the top center of the horizontal bar of the T in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 3-R-II
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-010
1955 1¢ WDDR-011 "Best Of" Variety Description: A spread towards the center shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and the tops of the letters in ONE. Strong extra thickness shows on both wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SSW from the bottom right of the B in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs SSW from the bottom of the back of the head. A die scratch runs SE from the bottom of the 9. Two somewhat parallel die scratches run SSE from the bottom of the 1st 5. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE near the bottom of the center fold in the vest. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A short die scratch runs NNE from the top right of the right wheat ear. A die gouge can be found near the rim between the L and U of PLURIBUS. A short die gouge runs NW from the top left of the 1st U in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from north to south to the right of the lower N in ONE. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1955 1¢ WDDR-012
Description: A spread
towards the center shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat
stems.
Die Markers: Obverse: An abraded die clash mark can be found at
the throat. A die crack runs across the
left side of the base of the bust. Reverse:
A die scratch runs SW from the top of the L of PLURIBUS. A die gouge can be found above the right side
of the N in CENT. A die gouge can be
found inside the lower E in AMERICA.
Numerous die scratches run either north to south or SSW to NNE
throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-013 Description: A close spread towards the center shows on the right wheat ear, UNUM, and the right dot. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Scott Holliday Cross References: None known
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