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1972 1¢ WMDO-001 Doubled Master Die
Description: An
extremely close Class I CW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, and
the horizontal bar of the 2 in the date.
On early die state specimens the E of WE appears to show tripling
suggesting a CCW spread in addition to the CW spread.
Die Markers: Obverse: The affected master die shows a short die
gouge extending eastward inside the upper S of TRUST. Other obverse die markers will vary with the
different working dies that were affected.
Reverse: Die markers will vary with the different
working dies that were affected.
Submitted By:
John A. Wexler
Cross References:
CONECA: formerly listed as MD-1-O-I-CW+II-C and MD-5-O-I-CW+II-C, Crawford: CDDO-005 (MD)
Values: No extra value
Comments:
Shortly after the various obverse doubled die cent varieties were
produced that year, the Lincoln cent master die for 1972 failed and a new one
had to be produced. Clearly the Mint was having problems that year with
the hubbing process as was evidenced by the many doubled die varieties
produced. Those problems carried over to the second master die that was
produced for the Lincoln cents that year. That second master die was
produced with minor doubling. It is estimated that the doubled master die
was created somewhere around April or May of 1972. All of the Lincoln
cents struck by working dies that descended from the doubled master die show
this minor doubling. The doubling can be
seen on the letters of IGWT, the letters of LIBERTY, and very slightly on the
date. Since 60% to 70% of all Lincoln cents for 1972 show this doubling,
it is far too common to have any value. This includes 1972 D-Mint,
S-Mint, and proof coins produced that year.
Newer doubled die collectors should be very careful if responding to ads
for 1972 doubled die Lincoln cents. There are individuals out there
trying to sell specimens of this doubled master die for premiums far in excess
of what they should be. You should not be paying more than the normal
numismatic value of a 1972 cent for 1972 cents with this master die
doubling. Those trying to sell them to unsuspecting buyers advertise them
as “genuine doubled dies” which they are. The ads are truthful in that
respect, but they fail to tell you that it is a specimen of the doubled master
die that can easily be found without paying a premium for it. Back when
they were first listed they were assigned a listing number of 1972 1¢
MD-5-O-I+II. Those trying to sell them at a premium identify them as
“5-O-I+II” but they leave off the master die indicator “MD.” If you are fairly new to doubled die
collecting, don’t let yourself fall victim to these scams. If you would
like to add a specimen of the doubled master die to your collection for
educational purposes, go out and look for them yourself. Since the
majority of 1972 cents show this doubling, you should easily find one for the
cost of a “regular” 1972 Lincoln cent.
1972 1¢ WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety Description: An extremely strong Class I CW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, the front of the bust, and the date. Die Markers: Obverse: Short, parallel die scratches extend NNE from the rim to the left of the upper L in LIBERTY. Several short die scratches extend ESE from the rim above the N of IN. A short die scratch extends ESE from the rim above the O of GOD. A short die gouge runs SW from the base of the bust to the left of the designer’s initials. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW to NE between the lower I and T of UNITED. A die gouge protrudes from the rim above the D in UNITED. Submitted By: Joseph Koelling Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-I, Cherrypickers’ Guide: FS 01-1972-101 (033.3), Breen: #2265, Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-001 Comments: This variety was reportedly first discovered by Michael Bauer (Breen) and was submitted originally for our files by George Schulgen. It is by far the strongest of the known obverse doubled dies for the 1972 Lincoln cents. Caution should be taken when purchasing specimens of this variety as counterfeits are known to exist. Be sure that the one you may be seeking to purchase has the reverse die markers identified here as all genuine specimens of this variety show these die markers.
1972 1¢ WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very strong Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, the front of the bust, and the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found below and between the I and B of LIBERTY. A small die gouge can be found touching the top of the T of LIBERTY just left of the center. A short, vertical die gouge can be found between the tops of the G and O of GOD. A short die gouge can be found SE of the 2nd T of TRUST. A short die scratch runs from NW to SE below the 9 in the date. A die gouge extends east near the bottom of the front of Lincoln’s shoulder. A die gouge can be found between the bust and the rim just to the right of the designer’s initials. Obverse Stage B: The doubling has a mushier appearance than what is seen on Stage A specimens. Most Stage A markers are very weak or no longer present. Two small die gouges can be found at the top front of the forehead. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the bottom of the E in UNITED. A small die gouge can be found below and between the bottoms of the E and D of UNITED. A short, diagonal die scratch can be found to the right of the 1st A in AMERICA. A short die scratch extends SW from the bottom left side of the 12th Memorial column. A die scratch arcs through the upper E of ONE and C of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Most Stage A markers are now much weaker or missing. A small die gouge can be found to the left of the upper first Memorial column. A short, vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the 2nd A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Stage A: G.J. Lawson, Stage B: Frank C. Bruske Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1972-102 (033.52), Crawford: CDDO-002, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-002 Comments: This is a very nice Class I doubled die variety. If Die #1 (WDDO-001) did not exist, this would most likely be considered to be a major variety in its own right. This variety, because of the strong spread of the doubling, has caught on with collectors over the past several years and prices for nice Brilliant Uncirculated specimens have continued to rise significantly. Stage A specimens should command significantly higher premiums than Stage B specimens. If you are trying to put together a set of the 1972 Lincoln cent doubled die varieties, you will find that this is not an easy variety to come by in either stage. Stage A
Stage B
1972 1¢ WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety Description: A nice Class I CW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, the front of the bust, and the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Two parallel die scratches, one very short, extend NE from the top of the 1 in the date. A short die scratch extends NNE from the top of the E in LIBERTY. A die gouge protrudes from the bottom of the bust just below the B in the designer’s initials. A short die gouge protrudes from the rim just below the front point of the bust. Obverse Stage B: Two parallel die scratches run east to west between the lower E of WE and the 1st T of TRUST. Three parallel die scratches run NW to SE through the G of GOD. A long die scratch runs east to west below the letters of LIBERTY. Several die scratches run east to west in the field behind Lincoln’s head and in the field to the right of his forehead. A die clash mark can be found north of the 9 in the date. Obverse Stage C: Two parallel die scratches running NW to SE through the G of GOD remain. The two parallel die scratches running east to west between the lower E of WE and the 1st T of TRUST are very weak. The die scratches from the upper 1 in the date are gone. A strong die scratch runs north to south just to the right of Lincoln’s head and left of his ear. Numerous die scratches run NNW to SSE to the left of the date and to the right of Lincoln’s profile. Obverse Stage D: The markers are essentially the same as Stage C. Obverse Stage E: The markers are essentially the same as those on Stages C and D but most of them are now very weak. Obverse Stage F: The markers are even weaker than the previous stages with some of them no longer visible at all. Obverse Stage G: The obverse die has been heavily abraded as the result of another die clash. All previous stage markers are now gone. A die clash mark can be seen connecting the upper 9 and 7 in the date. A strong die scratch runs ENE from the lower 9 to the 7. Numerous die scratches run NE from the top of the head. Numerous die scratches run SW from the back of Lincoln’s head. Many die scratches run SW to NE to the left of the date and above the date. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the G in the designer’s initials. A small die gouge appears below the right end of the Memorial. A small die gouge is centered between the bottoms of the E of ONE and the C of CENT. A light die crack runs down the 12th Memorial column. Reverse Stage B: Several die scratches twist WNW from the upper E of ONE. Several die scratches extend SSE from the ceiling of the Memorial above the statue of Lincoln. A long die scratch can be found running nearly parallel to the right side of the last Memorial column. Several die scratches run SW from the bottom of the E in UNITED. Several die scratches run east to west above the right end of the roof of the Memorial. Die cracks now run down columns 1, 2, 10, 11, and 12. Reverse Stage C: The die scratches seen on Stage B are weak. Several die scratches run NW to SE from the E to the N of CENT. Numerous die scratches run WNW to ESE above the right roof of the Memorial. A strong die scratch runs NW to SE above the left roof. The reverse die is rotated about 12 degrees clockwise. Reverse Stage D: A strong die scratch runs from the top of the 1st Memorial column NW through the lower right N of UNITED to the rim. A strong die scratch extends NW from the left corner of the roof. Reverse Stage E: The obverse is now paired with a new reverse die. Several short, heavy die scratches extend NE from the bottom of the 3rd Memorial bay. Reverse Stage F: A strong die scratch now runs from the top left corner of the roof of the Memorial NW to the bottom right E of UNITED. Reverse Stage G: All previous stage markers for this reverse are gone except for remnants of the die scratches at the bottom of the 3rd Memorial bay. A die clash mark can be seen above the right roof of the Memorial. Several die scratches run NW to SE at the top of the 1st and 2nd Memorial bays. Two parallel die scratches run ESE from the right side of the E of ONE. Numerous other die scratches running mostly WNW to ESE can be seen above and below the Memorial. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1972-103 (033.53), Crawford: CDDO-003, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-003 Comments: When the 1972 Lincoln cent doubled dies were first being reported and listed, the various stages of this variety were thought to be as many as three different working dies. As more specimens were found, the die markers eventually showed that a single working die with seven different stages was involved rather than three different varieties. The progression of stages makes for an interesting study in the life of a die. Stage D is known to exist on broadstruck coins. Photos of one examined by this author can be found on page 176 of my 1984 book The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die. The CONECA website also reports that a broadstruck specimen is known to exist for Stage F. It is not easy to put together a set of all seven stages of this variety. If you are looking for a challenge, you may want to give it a try. Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
Stage D
Stage E
Stage F
Stage G
1972 1¢ WDDO-004 "Best Of" Variety Description: A close Class I CCW spread shows on IGWT. Doubling also shows on the lower LIB of LIBERTY and the 2. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A short but strong die gouge protrudes from the rim well north of the L in LIBERTY. There are no rim cuds as in Stages B and C. Obverse Stage B: A rim cud (die break) shows to the left of the L of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage C: Several rim cuds show between 8:00 and 10:00. Reverse Stage A: Three nearly parallel die scratches extend SW from the bottom of the N in UNITED. A short, vertical die gouge can be found inside the upper N of UNITED. A die scratch connects the centers of the A and T of STATES. Numerous die scratches run west to east above and below the Memorial Reverse Stage B: Same as Stage A markers. Reverse Stage C: Same as Stage A markers. Submitted By: Stage A: Joseph Koelling, Stage B & C: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 4-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1972-104 (033.54), Crawford: CDDO-004, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-004 Comments: This doubled die variety has proven to be very rare. It has been suggested that the rims cuds, especially those seen on Stage C, may be evidence that the obverse die deteriorated rapidly and fell far short of a normal die run. Additional evidence that this variety had a very short die run comes in the fact that the several different stages of the reverse die for this variety can be found without the doubled obverse die. Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
1972 1¢ WDDO-005 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very close Class I CW spread shows on IGWT. Doubling also shows on the lower LIB of LIBERTY and the 72 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die gouge extends ESE from the rim above the right side of the O in GOD. A short die scratch extends ESE from the top right side of the E in WE. A small die gouge (dot) can be found just to the right of the lower nose. A short, diagonal die gouge can be seen just above the left end of the top of the 7. Two short markings above the bottom of the 2 bear a resemblance to doubling seen on 1972 1¢ WDDO-009. Obverse Stage B: A short, vertical die gouge can be found between the centers of the I and N of IN. A rim cud can be found at about 2:30. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the center of the I in UNITED. A short, diagonal die gouge can be found in the lower 3rd Memorial bay. Die scratches running SSW to NNE can be found near the centers of the 1st and 2nd Memorial bays. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers are weaker. Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Allen, Stage B: Peter Beane Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-010, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-014 Stage A
Stage B
1972 1¢ WDDO-006 "Best Of" Variety Description: A moderate Class I CW spread shows on the letters of IGWT, the LIB of LIBERTY, and the 2 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Several die scratches extend SW from the letters of IN extending all the way down to the letters of LIBERTY. A short die gouge extends NW to the rim from the upper left corner of the D in GOD. A die scratch extends SSW from the bottom of the O in GOD to the top of Lincoln’s head. Two die scratches extend SSW from the bottom of the D in GOD to the top of Lincoln’s head. A die scratch extends SSE from the lower right part of the curve of the R in TRUST. A die scratch runs NNW to the rim from the upper right U of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: The obverse has been heavily abraded so that the Stage A markers are no longer visible and the doubling has a “mushy” appearance. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NW to SE just below the left leg of the 1st A in AMERICA. Two strong die scratches curve WNW on the Memorial roof starting above the 5th Memorial bay. A small die gouge can be found just to the right of the upper horizontal bar of the E in CENT. A short die scratch extends west from the bottom left side of the 1st Memorial column. Reverse Stage B: The two die scratches on the Memorial roof remain strong. The short die scratch from the bottom of the 1st column is weak, but still visible. Die scratches now run WNW to ESE through the PLUR of PLURIBUS and the UN of UNUM as well as over the right roof of the Memorial. The die scratch below the 1st A of AMERICA is no longer visible. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 6-O-I, Cherrypickers’: FS 01-1972-106 (033.56), Crawford: CDDO-006, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-006 Stage A
Stage B
1972 1¢ WDDO-007 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very nice Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch extends NW from the upper left W of WE to the rim. A small die gouge protrudes from the rim below the B in the designer’s initials. A small die gouge can be found below the R of LIBERTY. A small die gouge can be found just under the left curl of the 9 in the date. Obverse Stage B: The doubling has a much “mushier” appearance on all of the letters of IGWT and also on LIBERTY. All of the Stage A markers are gone except for a small remnant of the die gouge from the rim below the B of the designer’s initials. Obverse Stage C: The obverse die underwent very heavy abrading. Numerous die scratches run SW to NE in front of and behind the bust of Lincoln. A strong die scratch extends WNW from the top left side of the I of IN. Two short, strong die scratches extend NE from the top of Lincoln’s head between the W and E of WE. Two vertical die scratches show between the T and R of TRUST and another vertical die scratch shows between the R and U of TRUST. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found just above the roof of the Memorial and below the N of UNUM. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die gouge is no longer visible. A small die gouge can be found touching the center right side of the U of UNITED. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the top of the 1st Memorial column. Reverse Stage C: The reverse die has been heavily abraded. The Stage B die gouge at the U of UNITED is still visible. Significant die scratches include a die scratch extending NW from the top of the left cornice, a die scratch extending southeast from the bottom of the S in PLURIBUS, and a die scratch extending ESE from the right side of the Memorial roof above the right cornice. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 7-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS 01-1972-107 (033.57), Crawford: CDDO-007, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-007 Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
1972 1¢ WDDO-008 "Best Of" Variety Description: A strong Class I CW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, IGWT, the front of the bust, and the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch extends NW from the upper left second T of TRUST to the rim. A small die gouge can be found touching the top left side of the horizontal crossbar of the first T of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: The doubling has a much “mushier” appearance. All Stage A markers are gone except for a small remnant of the die gouge at the top of the first T of TRUST. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found just to the right of the bottom of the last Memorial column. A die scratch extends SE from the rim above the E of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A markers are no longer visible. A small die gouge (dot) can be found inside the bottom of the E of CENT. Submitted By: Stage A: Albert B. Raddi, Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 8-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS 01-1972-108 (033.58), Crawford: CDDO-008, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-008 Comments: Like WDDO-002, this is a very nice Class I doubled die variety and if Die #1 (WDDO-001) did not exist, this would most likely be considered to be a major variety in its own right. This variety, because of the strong spread of the doubling, has caught on with collectors over the past several years and prices for nice Brilliant Uncirculated specimens have continued to rise significantly. Early die state specimens from Stage A will command higher premiums than those with “mushier” doubling as seen on Stage B specimens. Stage A
Stage B
1972 1¢ WDDO-009 "Best Of" Variety Description: A strong CW spread shows on the horizontal bar of the 2 in the date. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A diagonal die scratch protrudes from the rim just below the B in the designer’s initials. A die scratch runs NNE from the top right of the R in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratches are gone. A die gouge can be found near the rim NE of the 2 in the date. A small die gouge can be found SE of the R in TRUST. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch extends NW from the upper part of the right vertical bar of the N in CENT. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A marker is no longer visible. A weak die gouge (dot) can be found between the centers of the I and T of UNITED. A small die gouge (dot) can be found near the top of the 3rd Memorial bay. Submitted By: Stage A: Charles D. Anderson (Photo upgrade for Stage A from coin by Franklin Idelowitz), Stage B: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 9-O-VIII, Cherrypickers: FS 01-1972-109 (033.59), Crawford: CDDO-009, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-009 Stage A
Stage B
1972 1¢ WDDO-010 "Best Of" Variety Description: A very close Class I CCW spread shows on IGWT. Doubling also shows on the lower LIB of LIBERTY and the 72 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch curves SW to NE below the D of GOD. A small die gouge (dot) can be found inside the upper Y of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: The die scratch below the D of GOD is now gone. A strong south to north die scratch is centered between the D of GOD and the W of WE. Several parallel die scratches run SW to NE between the O and D of GOD. Two parallel die scratches run SW to NE to the right of the D in GOD. A die scratch curves NNW from just to the right of the Y in LIBERTY. A short but strong die scratch runs NW to SE below the B of LIBERTY. Numerous west to east die scratches can be found between the vest and the 1 in the date. Remnants of a die clash can be found above and between the 9 and the 7. Obverse Stage C: Most Stage B markers are either very weak or gone except for the die clash mark above the 9 and 7. Four parallel die scratches can now be found running WSW to ENE below the T of LIBERTY. A die scratch running WSW to ENE can be found between the vest and the upper 1 in the date. A die scratch extends NW from the top of the head below the E of WE. Obverse Stage D: The die is very late die stage with most previous stage markers very weak or missing. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the center of the C in CENT. Short die scratches extend NNE from the bottom left side of the first three Memorial bays. A light die scratch extends NE from the top of the F in the designer’s initials. A short, vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the center of the post to the left of the steps. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers are weaker. A short but strong die gouge shows on the Memorial roof north of the top left side of the 3rd Memorial column. A die scratch runs east to west through the lower E PL of EPU. A die scratch curves SE through the upper 1st U of UNUM. Reverse Stage C: A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the upper I and T of UNITED. Two die gouges can be found SE of the bottom right side of the 2nd A of AMERICA. A short die scratch can be found to the right of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be found above the G in the designer’s initials. Reverse Stage D: The die is very late die stage with most previous stage markers very weak or missing. A small die gouge can be found north of the N of ONE. Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Allen, Stage B: Matt Walton, Stage C: Brian Allen, Stage D: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 5-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS 01-1972-105 (033.55), Crawford: CDDO-014, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-005 Stage A
Stage B
Stage C
Stage D
1972 1¢ WDDO-011 Description: An extra horizontal bar shows below the L of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge extends WNW from the upper left corner of the E of WE to the rim. Two strong die gouges show between the bottom of the front of the bust and the rim. Reverse: A strong die scratch extends NNE from the lower right side of the 1st Memorial column. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the lower left side of the 1st Memorial column. A small die gouge (dot) can be found below the E of UNITED. Small die gouges (dots) can be found to the left and right of the center of the T in CENT. A small die gouge can be found near the rim to the right of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) can be found inside the upper N of ONE. Submitted By: William Slaughter and upgraded by Brian Allen Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-011
1972 1¢ WDDO-012 Description: A CW spread shows an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date just above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge touches the center left side of the G in GOD. A short die scratch running SW to NE passes through the upper left 9 in the date. A die scratch extends SSW to the rim from the lower left corner of the L in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: Most Stage A markers have been abraded away. Remnants of a die clash can be seen above the date. Two long die scratches run SW from the bottom of the R in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from SW to NE above the BE in LIBERTY. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found just NW of the upper left corner of the Memorial roof. A die scratch runs parallel to the right side of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) can be found just to the right of the top of the 5th Memorial column. A die scratch extends SW from the left side of the 6th Memorial column. A small die gouge (dot) is centered in the 8th Memorial bay about two-thirds of the way up from the bottom. Reverse Stage B: Most Stage A markers have been abraded away. Die scratches run from west to easts through EPU. A die scratch runs from the tip of the right cornice to the C in AMERICA. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: CONECA: 10-O-VIII, Crawford: CDDO-013, Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-011
1972 1¢ WDDO-013 Description: A strong CW spread shows remnants of an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date well above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches extend WNW from the rim below the right side of the bust with one of the stronger scratches being below the D and B of the designer’s initials. Several die scratches extend ESE from the rim above IN and WE. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the base of the last Memorial column. A small die gouge (dot) can be found north of the F in the designer’s initials. Two small die gouges can be found between the lower O and N of ONE. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-014 Description: A CW spread shows remnants of an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge extends south from the underside of the left side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs through the top of the T of LIBERTY just below and parallel to the horizontal crossbar. A short die scratch extends NNE from the top left end of the T of LIBERTY. A short die scratch extends NNE through the E of LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge can be found south of the left vertical bar of the M in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be found on the roof of the Memorial north of the 4th column. Three short die scratches extend north from the top of the left post. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-015 Description: A CW spread shows remnants of an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date above the normal horizontal bar. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found north of the E in LIBERTY. A small die gouge (dot) can be found well north of the IB in LIBERTY. A short die scratch extends north from the upper left N of IN. A short, diagonal die scratch can be found above the right side of the 7 in the date. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found touching the bottom left side of the T in UNITED. A small die gouge can be found above the left cornice. A die gouge can be found below the right side of the horizontal crossbar of the first T of STATES. A small die gouge protrudes from the center of the underside of the diagonal bar of the N in CENT. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-016 Description: A CW spread shows an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Light die scratches extend NNW from the top of the 9. Light die scratches extend NNW from the top of the Y in LIBERTY. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the N of IN. Reverse: Two die dents can be found above the right side of the D in UNITED. A small die gouge touches the top of the first T of STATES just right of center. A small die gouge touches the right end of the top horizontal crossbar of the E in STATES. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-017 Description: An extra horizontal bar shows above the horizontal bar of the L in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge extends NW from the upper left corner of the D of GOD to the rim. A die gouge can be found at the rim to the right of the bottom of the shoulder. A die scratch runs north to south to the right of the upper part of the center fold in the vest. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found just above the head of the statue. A die crack can be found on the Memorial roof north of the 4th Memorial bay. A die gouge can be found at the rim to the left of the left Memorial base. Submitted By: Bill Wilson Cross References: Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-018
1972 1¢ WDDO-018 Description: An extra horizontal bar shows below the L of LIBERTY. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch extends from the center of the U to the center of the S in TRUST. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the left of the bottom of the T in CENT. A die scratch runs WNW to ESE between the lower N and T of CENT. Submitted By: Frank C. Bruske Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-019 Description: A CW spread shows an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date just above the normal horizontal bar. The variety does NOT show the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the S in TRUST. Reverse: A better grade coin is needed to determine if there are any significant reverse die markers. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-020 Description: A CW spread shows an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found in the field to the left of the back of the neck. A die scratch runs SSW from the top left of the T in LIBERTY. Two parallel die scratches run NNE from the top of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found to the left of the upper O in OF. Two parallel die scratches run WNW from the upper left E in CENT. A die scratch runs ENE from the right end of the center horizontal bar of the E in ONE. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-021 Description: A CW spread shows an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date above the normal horizontal bar. Die Markers: Obverse: Two light parallel die scratches run NNE from the top of the T in LIBERTY. A die gouge (dot) can be found north of the 7 in the date. Reverse: EDS. A short die scratch runs from SSW to NNE on the right base of the Memorial below the 11th bay. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-022 Description: A CCW spread shows to the right of the I of IN and as a partial horizontal bar of the 2 in the date just below the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from SW to NE in the field to the left of Lincoln’s shoulder. A die scratch runs SW from the lower back of the head. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: Parallel die scratches run SSW from the left side of the E in UNITED. Numerous light die scratches run from WNW to ESE above the Memorial. Submitted By: Matthew Sallee Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-023 Description: A close Class I CW spread shows on the LIBER of LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouges extend WSW from the base of the bust at the designer’s initials. Three short die gouges can be found at the bottom of the center fold in the vest. Reverse: A horizontal die scratch can be found above the left side of the M in UNUM. A die gouge can be found between the two feet of the statue. Submitted By: Andrew Heebner Cross References: Coppercoins: 1972P-1DO-015
1972 1¢ WDDO-024 Description: A strong CW spread shows remnants of an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date well above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A very short die scratch runs NE from the top of the 9. Reverse: Light horizontal die scratches can be found below the left Memorial base. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the center of the last Memorial column. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the right cornice. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the top of the T in CENT. Submitted By: Brian Allen Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-025 Description: A CW spread shows remnants of an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date above the normal horizontal bar. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs south from the top right of the Y in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs NNW/SSE below the right side of the R in LIBERTY. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found south of the right side of the second A in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) can be found above the right Memorial base. Submitted By: John Bryan Cross References: None known
1972 1¢ WDDO-026 Description: Doubling shows along the bottom of the 2 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Dr. Daniel Griffin Cross References: None known
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