Description: Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the date, LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Numerous curving die scratches run through the hair and ear. A twisting die scratch runs mostly south to north through the neck. A heavy die scratch runs from WSW to ENE on the upper shoulder. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE below the 4 in the date. A die scratch runs NW from the upper left O of GOD to the rim. Two nearly parallel die scratches can be found SE of the beard running from SSW and curving NE. Obverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the back of the ear WSW into the field behind the ear. Reverse Stage A: A very long die scratch runs SSW from the 2nd U in PLURIBUS through the N of ONE and then curves south between the E and N of CENT ending between the D of UNITED and the 1st S in STATES. A die scratch runs from SW to NE through the lower part of the left wheat stem. Reverse Stage B: A die crack from the rim above the L of PLURIBUS extends SE through the O of ONE to the E of CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Brian Allen
Comments: This variety appeared in our 1984 book The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die and has proven to be quite a popular variety with collectors. It is one of the strongest Class VI doubled die varieties in the Lincoln cent series.
Stage A
Stage B
1943 1¢ WDDO-002
1943 1¢ WDDO-003
1943 1¢ WDDO-004
1943 1¢ WDDO-005
1943 1¢ WDDO-006
1943 1¢ WDDO-007
1943 1¢ WDDO-008
1943 1¢ WDDO-009
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found above the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Strong die scratches can be found on the
center of the collar just below the neck.
A die crack runs from WSW to ENE through the upper forehead. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: The reverse of this variety is a strong
doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Fie Files as 1943 1¢ WDDR-004. A die gouge can be found to the right of the
P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs ENE
from the upper E of AMERICA to the lower A of STATES. A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be
found below the left side of the O in ONE.
Submitted By: Albert B.
Raddi (Photos updated on a coin from
Dustin Farris)
Description: A Class I CW spread shows on LIBERTY, the 943 in the date, and slightly on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: Several short die scratches run from NW to SE between the bowtie and the chin. Reverse: A strong die gouge can be found between the lower C and E in CENT. Die chips can be found on the upper C in CENT. Strong die gouges can be found between the lower U and N in UNITED. Die gouges protrude from the upper left U and upper left N of UNITED. Die gouges protrude from the upper left and lower left O in OF. A die gouge protrudes from the top of the C in AMERICA. A die scratch runs from north to south through the C in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Marc Serafine
Cross References: CONECA: 18-O-I
1943 1¢ WDDO-012
Description: Extra eyelids
can be seen above and below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die clash mark can be found just to the
right of the throat. Short, strong,
parallel die scratches run SW to NE to the left of the back of the neck. Rotational die scratches can be found
throughout the bust and the field to the left and right of the bust. A short die crack runs SW from the bottom
left W of WE. Reverse:
A die scratch runs from SW to NE inside the lower E of CENT. Three parallel die scratches run from SW to
NE through the A of STATES.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
& James Sprankle
Cross References: CONECA: 17-O-IV
1943 1¢ WDDO-013 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A Class V CW spread shows on LIBERTY, and IGWT from a pivot at about 4:00.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found just above the top of the head south of the left side of the E in WE. A vertical die clash mark can be found at the front of the throat. A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be found SE of the chin. A die crack runs from NW to SE through the lower front of the bust. A die crack runs NW from the eyebrow into the forehead. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A, but a later die state. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs SE from the bottom left of the N in UNUM. A die clash mark can be found between the lower C and E of CENT running below the C. A die crack runs SSE from the bottom right of the 2nd A in AMERICA through the top of the right wheat stem and out to the rim at about 5:00. A die crack runs SE from the lower right wheat grains and out to the rim at about 4:00. A die crack runs NE from the upper right wheat grains and out to the rim at about 3:00. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. A long die scratch runs from SW to NE below the E in EPU. A long die scratch runs NNE from the bottom of the E in STATES just touching the top left of the 2nd S in STATES. Die scratches intersect to form an “X” below and between the C and E in CENT. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: 23-O-V
Stage A
Stage B
1943 1¢ WDDO-014
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found well southeast of the main eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches runs NW/SE across the
cheek. Short vertical die gouge east of
the upper N in IN. Reverse:
The reverse is a double die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files
as 1943 1¢ WDDR-009. A die crack is
present running from the upper left O in ONE north to the rim between UR in
PLURIBUS. Die gouge (dot) below lower
right N in ONE. Long die scratch runs
SSW from between the lower R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-015
Description: An extra upper
eyelid shows north of the main eyelid.
The lower inside of the ear is slightly doubled as well.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs NW from the
eyebrow. A die crack shows across the
base of the bust and intersects with a die crack down the shoulder above the D
in V.D.B. A die chip shows under the die
crack SE of B in V.D.B. Reverse:
None noted.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: CONECA: 21-O-IV
1943 1¢ WDDO-016
1943 1¢ WDDO-017
1943 1¢ WDDO-018
1943 1¢ WDDO-019 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A strong Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 4:00 shows on the Y of LIBERTY and the lower ear. Doubling also shows on the underside of the bowtie and the horizontal crossbar of the 4. An extra eyelid can be found SE of the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A light horizontal die scratch can be found between the tops of the T and R in TRUST. Reverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the rim above the RIB of PLURIBUS. A die gouge can be found between the lower R and I of PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from north to south to the left of the top of the right wheat ear. A die scratch runs SW from the center of the E in CENT.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-020
1943 1¢ WDDO-021
1943 1¢ WDDO-022
1943 1¢ WDDO-023
1943 1¢ WDDO-024
1943 1¢ WDDO-025
1943 1¢ WDDO-026
1943 1¢ WDDO-027
1943 1¢ WDDO-028
1943 1¢ WDDO-029
1943 1¢ WDDO-030
1943 1¢ WDDO-031
1943 1¢ WDDO-032
Description: Two extra
eyelids can be found just below the normal eyelid. Slight doubling shows on the bottom of the Y
in LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: Circular die scratches run parallel to
the rim all the way around the obverse. Reverse:
Vertical die scratches can be found to the right of the bottoms of
the N and E of ONE. Vertical die
scratches can be found above the right side of the N and above the left side of
the T in CENT. Parallel die scratches
run SSE from the top left T in CENT.
Submitted By: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-033
Description: A close CW
spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY.
Notches show on the bottom left letters of IN. An extra eyelid can be found SE of the normal
eyelid. Possible doubling can also be
seen on the 43 in the date.
Die Markers: Obverse: Two parallel die scratches run from NE to
SW below the G in GOD. Two nearly
parallel die scratches run SE from the upper lip. A short die scratch runs from SW to NE
between the T and Y of LIBERTY. A die
scratch runs from NNW to SSE through the upper right T of LIBERTY. A die crack runs from east to west across the
base of the bust with a branch turning SSW running to the right of the B in
V.D.B. and out to the rim. Another
branch turns north running up the shoulder.
Another branch runs SW through the bottom back point of the bust and out
to the rim. Reverse:
A short die gouge can be found north of the right side of the N in
ONE. A light die crack runs south from
the L of PLURIBUS to the upper left O in ONE.
A die scratch runs from north to south to the left of the top of the
right wheat ear. Strong die clash marks
can be found between the C and E of CENT and between the C of CENT and the NI
of UNITED. Strong die clash marks can be
found between the E of ONE and the N of CENT.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-034 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Doubling shows below the BERTY of LIBERTY and also on the upper right side of the 9.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NNW from the top left of the Y in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from NW to SE below the G in GOD. A die crack runs from WSW to ENE through the lower shoulder. Reverse: A die gouge can be found above the R in AMERICA. A die gouge touches the right side of the A in STATES. Die gouges can be found inside and to the left of the O in OF.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: CONECA: 22-O-I
1943 1¢ WDDO-035
1943 1¢ WDDO-036
Description: An extra eyelid can be found just above the
normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from SW to NE in the
field to the right of the forehead. Reverse:
A die scratch runs south from the top of the C in CENT. Die clash marks can be found between the
lower C and E of CENT extending south below the C. A die crack runs north from the top left of
the O of ONE through the 1st U in PLURIBUS and out to the rim. A die crack runs east from the top of the 2nd
S in STATES into the right wheat where it then curves ENE.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-037
Description: A light extra
eyelid can be found north of the normal eyelid.
Doubling shows on the bottom of the inside of the ear. Slight doubling shows below the T and Y of
LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: Two nearly parallel die scratches run
from SSW to NNE to the right of the forehead.
A nearly vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the
nose. A die gouge can be found to the
left of the lower 9. A die scratch runs
from WSW to ENE through the top of the ear.
A die crack runs above the designer’s initials. Reverse: A strong die gouge can be found to the
right of the lower E in ONE. A short die
scratch runs from SSW to NNE to the right of the bottom of the C in CENT. A die scratch runs SSW from the bottom of the
O in OF to the left wheat stem.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-038
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge runs through the lower right
bowtie and into the field. Reverse:
A small die gouge can be found between the upper B and U of PLURIBUS. A vertical die scratch can be found between
the upper U and M of UNUM. A strong die
clash mark can be found between the lower E and C of CENT extending well below
the C. A vertical die scratch can be
found between the E and D of UNITED.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-039
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A long die scratch runs NW from the back
of the shoulder. Die pitting can be
found above the 9. A die crack runs
along the base of the bust above the designer’s initials. Reverse: Four die scratches run mostly NNW to SSE
between the bottom left N of CENT and the 1st S in STATES. A die crack runs NNW from the top left of the
O in ONE between the L and U of PLURIBUS and out to the rim. A die chip can be found on the upper left C
in CENT. A die crack runs from the upper
left wheat ear to the rim. A die crack
runs ESE from the lower right wheat ear to the rim. Two die chips can be found on the lower T of
CENT.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1943P-1DO-019
1943 1¢ WDDO-040
Description: Two extra
eyelids can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run parallel to the rim
above GOD and the TR of TRUST. Reverse:
A die crack runs NNW from the top left of the O in ONE through the L
of PLURIBUS and out to the rim. A die
chip can be found on the top left corner of the E in ONE. A vertical die scratch can be found inside
the C of CENT. A die gouge can be found
below the left side of the E in CENT. A
vertical die scratch can be found between the C and A in AMERICA. A die crack runs ESE from the lower right
wheat ear to the rim.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References:
1943P-1DO-020
1943 1¢ WDDO-041
Description: A strong extra
eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die
clash marks protrudes from the lower bowtie. Reverse: A die crack runs north from the top left
of the O in ONE to the 1st U in PLURIBUS. Doubled clash marks can be found between the
lower C and E of CENT. Doubled clash
marks can be found above the left wheat stem.
A die crack runs SE from the lower E in STATES through the lower right
wheat ear and out to the rim. Die chips
run down the right side of the T in CENT.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: CONECA: 15-O-IV
Comments: The original WDDO-045 listing was found to be
a duplicate of this die. That listing will be replaced.
1943 1¢ WDDO-042
Description: A CW spread
from a pivot at about 7:00 shows on WE TRUST and the date.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from NNW to SSE below
the ear.
Reverse: A short die scratch
runs NE from the center left inside of the O in ONE. A small die gouge (dot) can be found below
the top of the C in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-043
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A light die scratch runs from SW to NE between
WE and the top of the head. Reverse:
Two die scratches curve SW from the top left of the T in CENT. Two nearly parallel die scratches run SE from
the center of the E in ONE. A die gouge
touches the top right of the left vertical bar of the N in CENT.
Submitted By: Dustin Farris
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-044
Description: An extra eyelidcan be found above the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die clash can be seen at the front ofthe throat. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Filesas 1943 1¢ WDDR-015. Strong extrathickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems. A light die scratch runs SE from the rightside of the T in CENT.
Submitted By: Marvin Young
Cross References: CONECA: 12-O-IV
1943 1¢ WDDO-045 Listing Needed
Comments: The original listing for WDDO-045 turned out to be a duplication of WDDO-041.
1943 1¢ WDDO-046
Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs west from the back of the coat south of the TY in LIBERTY. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Keith Christenson
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-047 “Best Of” Variety
Description: Doubling shows below the RTY of LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Robert Sexauer
Cross References: CONECA: 25-O-IV
1943 1¢ WDDO-048
Description: Doubling shows on the front of the eye.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run N/S to the right of the chin. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Paul Kjellander
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-049
Description: Extra eyelids can be found above and below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Keith Christenson
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-050
Description: Extra eyelids can be found above and below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SW/NE below the O in GOD. Reverse: Adie scratch runs WNW/ESE between the E and D in UNITED. A die scratch runs SW/NE through the lower first S in STATES.
Submitted By: Adam Chambers
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-051
Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die clash marks can be found to the right of the throat, to the left of the back of the neck, and from the vest to the top of the one in the date. Reverse: Die clash marks can be found running SW/NE through the lower E in ONE and between the C and E in CENT. A small die gouge (dot) can be found inside the O in OF.
Submitted By: Adam Chambers
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDO-052 Description: An extra eyelid
can be found below the normal eyelid and another above the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NE from the top of the
forehead. Reverse:
A small die gouge (dot) can be found above the left side of the E in
STATES. Submitted By: Terry Muth Cross References: Coppercoins: 1943P-1DO-005
1943 1¢ WDDR-001 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Extreme extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems. Extra thickness also shows on the letters of ONE CENT and USA.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs north from the Y in LIBERTY. A die crack runs from the rim at 7 o’clock through the vest and all the way to the neck. Many circular die scratches run through the face. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Reverse Stage A: A light, horizontal die scratch can be found inside the lower M in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be found above the 2nd S in STATES. Reverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the rim at 9:00 through the left wheat stalk to the C of CENT. A die crack runs from the 2nd U of UNUM down through the E of ONE to the N of CENT. A die crack arcs through the lower letters in OF AMERICA.
Submitted By: Stage A: Dustin Farris, Stage B: John A. Wexler
Description: Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the letters of EPU, both dots, both wheat ears and stems, STATES, and the ERICA of AMERICA. Class II separation lines show on EPU, especially UNUM, both of the upper wheat ears, the right wheat stem, and ONE CENT.
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse has a minor doubled die showing as an extra eyelid NW of the main eyelid. It is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943 1¢ WDDO-009. Strong die scratches can be found on the center of the collar just below the neck. A die crack runs from WSW to ENE through the upper forehead. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the P in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs ENE from the upper E of AMERICA to the lower A of STATES. A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be found below the left side of the O in ONE.
Submitted By: Albert B. Raddi (Photo upgrade coin from Dustin Farris)
Description: Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems.
Die Markers: Obverse: LDS. Parallel die scratches run from SSW to NNE above the Y in LIBERTY. Parallel die scratches run from NNW to SSE to the right of the forehead and nose. Parallel die scratches run WSW from the earlobe. A strong rim to rim (pre-cud) die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: LDS. A die crack runs from the rim through the left side of the E in EPU and then SSW. A die crack runs from the rim through the left side of the 2nd U in UNUM and then SSE to the right of the upper E in ONE. A horizontal die crack runs across the top of the O in ONE. Remnants of a die clash run NNE from the top right of the N in CENT. Remnants of a die clash can be found between the lower C and E in CENT extending down to the I in UNITED. A die gouge can be found inside the lower A in STATES. A large die chip can be found on the bottom of the T in CENT. A die crack runs ESE from the lower right wheat ear to the rim well right of the lower 2nd S in STATES.
Submitted By: Frank Baumann
Cross References: CONECA: 4-R-VI
1943 1¢ WDDR-007
1943 1¢ WDDR-008 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A strong Class IV spread to the south shows on the O of ONE. Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE to the right of the eye. Circular die scratches can be found on the neck below the ear. Reverse: LDS. A die crack runs from the rim through the bottom right of the L in PLURIBUS, through the left side of the O in ONE to the top right of the C in CENT. Several die scratches run NNE from the UN of UNITED through the C in CENT. Two parallel die scratches run SSW from the bottom right of the A in STATES through the C in AMERICA. A die crack runs along the wheat grains on the lower right wheat stalk curving out to the right to the right of the 2nd S in STATES. A die chip can be found on the die crack where it turns to the right.
Submitted By: Billy G. Crawford
Cross References: CONECA: 9-R-II+VI
1943 1¢ WDDR-009
Description: A very close
spread toward the center shows on the upper left wheat and EP in EPU and the
left dot.
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a double die listed in the
Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943 1¢ WDDO-014.
Die scratches runs NW/SE across the cheek. Short vertical die gouge east of the upper N
in IN.
Reverse: A die crack is
present running from the upper left O in ONE north to the rim between UR in
PLURIBUS. Die gouge (dot) below lower
right N in ONE. Long die scratch runs
SSW from between the lower R in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1943 1¢ WDDR-010
1943 1¢ WDDR-011
1943 1¢ WDDR-012
1943 1¢ WDDR-013
1943 1¢ WDDR-014 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems.
Die Markers: Obverse: A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found on the center of the nose. A die scratch runs from WNW to ESE to the left of the bottom of the nose. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die gouge can be found inside the center right of the O in ONE. A small die gouge can be found inside the lower E of CENT. Heavy die gouges run NE from the bottom left of the E through the top of the R in AMERICA. Horizontal die scratches run through the lower A and M in AMERICA.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA: 15-R-II-C+VI
1943 1¢ WDDR-015
Description: Strong extrathickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems.
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed inthe Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943 1¢ WDDO-044. An extra eyelid can be found above the normaleyelid. A die clash can be seen at thefront of the throat. Reverse: A light die scratch runs SE from the right side of the T in CENT.