1951-D 1¢ WRPM-101

Description: D/D Tilted

Die Markers: Obverse: A N-S oriented die scratch runs closely to the right of Lincoln’s mouth between his chin and upper lip. A SW-NE oriented die scratch shows in the field behind Lincoln’s upper head. A series of die scratches run mostly north above the LI in LIBERTY. A series of die scratches run generally NE from the RTY in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die scratch runs NNE from the upper edge of the lower horizontal crossbar of the E in ONE. Three, SSW-NNE oriented die scratches run under the right side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. A series of die scratches run mostly NNE from the upper and right edge of the E in CENT. A series of N-S die scratches run between the upper UN in UNITED and the lower C in CENT. A N-S oriented die scratch runs from the upper C in AMERICA, through the lower A in STATES and into the upper second T in STATES. A light die scratch runs mostly south from the lower second T in STATES. A die gouge (dot) shows between the O and F in OF.

Submitted By: Brian Ribar

Cross References: None known

1951-D 1¢ WRPM-102

Description: D/D Tilted

Die Markers: Obverse:  Light, SW-NE oriented die scratches run left of the mintmark and through the left side of the date. A die gouge shows along the SE curve of the U in TRUST. A faded die gouge shows at the rim between the D in GOD and the W in WE.  Reverse: A light die scratch runs south from the SW corner of the E in E PLURIBUS into the left wheat tip. A series of die scratches run north from the upper opening of the N in UNITED. Similar, N-S oriented die scratches show inside the lower C in CENT. Numerous, N-S oriented die scratches run through the central USA motto.

Submitted By: Mike Antenucci  

Cross References: None known