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1944-S 1¢ WDDO-001

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-002          "Best Of" Variety

Description:  Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the date, especially the lower 9.  Extra thickness also shows on LIBERTY and to a lesser extent on IGWT.  A nice Class II separation line shows on the lower 9 in the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die gouge can be found to the right of the lower Y in LIBERTY.  A die gouge can be found below the O in GOD.  A short die gouge runs from WSW to ENE in the field to the right of the bowtie.  A die scratch runs SW from the top of the 1 in the date to the vest.  Reverse:  A short die gouge runs from WSW to ENE between the upper O and N in ONE.  A die scratch runs WSW from the upper 1st S in STATES.

Submitted By:  Bill Wilson

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-O-VI, Coppercoins: 1944S-1DO-001




















1944-S 1¢ WDDO-003

Description:  An extra eyelid shows east of the normal eyelid and an extra eyelid shows above the normal eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  The obverse is also a repunched mint mark (RPM) listed in the Wexler Files as WRPM-005 and in the CONECA Files as RPM #5, an S/S West.  A die scratch extends WSW from the top of the I of IN and a short die scratch extends NE from the center right side of the I of IN.  Reverse:  A die scratch extends NE from the upper right U of UNITED through the top left corner of the N of UNITED.  Two parallel die scratches run south from the center of the 1st S in STATES through the E in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  James C. Moreland

Cross References:  CONECA: 3-O-IV

Comments:  The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler Files.










1944-S 1¢ WDDO-004

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-005 - QUESTIONABLE LISTING

Description:  Eye and eyelid doubled with spread to the west.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Two strong diagonal die scratches under eye and on lower nose.  Die clash marks above tie, from vest to left of the 1 and behind neck. Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Jose L Cortez

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  I would like to see a copy of this die for further examination to determine if this truly represents a doubled die.  No doubled eye or eyelid could be discerned from the photos in the Wexler files.  This listing may end up replaced if it remains unproven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-006

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-007

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-008

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-009

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-010

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-011

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-012

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-013

Description:  An extra eyelid shows southeast of the main eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die gouge (dot) to left of bottom of 1 in the date.  Short diagonal die gouge left of upper 1 in the date.  Circular die scratches near the rim below base of the bust and above WE TRUST. Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  Karen Peterson

Cross References:  Coppercoins: 1944S-1DO-009






 

 

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-014

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-015

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-016

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-017

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-018

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-019

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-020

Description:  A strong extra eyelid can be found SSE of the normal eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die scratch runs SW from the lower left N of IN.  A die gouge curves from north to south from the top back of the forehead into the hair.  Reverse:  A die scratch runs NE from the bottom right E of EPU to the dot.  A die scratch runs ENE from the bottom right E to the lower left N of CENT.  A die scratch runs SW from the lower left 2nd S of STATES.  A short, vertical die gouge can be found above the left side of the N in UNITED.  A die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the upper T in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Tony Russo

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-021

1944-S 1¢ WDDO-022

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found south of the normal eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Serif “S” mint mark.  The obverse of this variety is an RPM listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1944-S 1¢ WRPM-009.  It is an S/S West.  Two short die scratches below the N of IN and the G of GOD.  Die gouge (dot) in the field to the left of the back of the bust.  Reverse:  Short die gouge inside the lower portion of the first A of AMERICA.

Submitted By:  Albert B. Raddi

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler Files.












1944-S 1¢ WDDO-023

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid.

Die Markers:  Large S mint mark.  The obverse of this variety is also an RPM that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1944-S 1¢ WRPM-001.  It is an S/S/S East & Serifs.  N/S die scratches through the BE of LIBERTY.  Die scratch running south from the neck to the top of the bowtie.  Long die scratch from the bottom of the bowtie running south ending to the left and below the date.  Reverse:  N/S die scratch at the lower left inside of the N in CENT.  Diagonal die scratch is seen inside the upper N of UNITED.  A small die gouge on the left side and tucked under the upper arm of the T of UNITED.

Submitted By:  Thomas Kalantzis

Cross References:  None known








1944-S 1¢ WDDO-024

Description:  An extra eyelid can be found south of the normal eyelid.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Serif “S” mint mark.  A die scratch runs parallel to the rim above the letters in TRUST.  Reverse:  Die scratches run SSW/NNE through the lower C in CENT.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  1944S-1DO-008









1944-S 1¢ WDDR-001

Description:  Light extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM, both dots, and both upper wheat ears.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die crack on base of bust from front of arm.  Reverse:  Diagonal die scratch to right of lower E in ONE.  Short die gouge from lower C in CENT.  Die gouge (dot) between center of I and T in UNITED.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  None known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-002

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-003

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-004

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-005

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-006

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-007

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-008

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-009

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-010          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  Strong extra thickness spread towards the center shows on EPU, the dots, both upper wheat ears, and both wheat stems.  The strongest spread is on the upper half of the reverse.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found well east of the tip of the nose.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found inside the upper U in UNITED.  A small die gouge can be found NW of the top left of the M in AMERICA.

Submitted By:  James C. Moreland

Cross References:  None known


















1944-S 1¢ WDDR-011         "Best Of" Variety

Description:  Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears and stems, and the outer most letters in OF AMERICA.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the T in LIBERTY.  Two circular die scratches run parallel to the rim through the letters of IN GOD WE.  Reverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the left of the upper E in ONE.

Submitted By:  John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1944S-1DR-004


























1944-S 1¢ WDDR-012

Description:  Light extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM, both dots, and upper right wheat ear.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Small die gouge under the 9 in the vest and a light die gouge starting at the vest and running northeast about halfway to the 9.  Reverse:  Small die gouge by N in ONE.

Submitted By:  Frank Baumann

Cross References:  CONECA: 5-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1944S-1DR-005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1944-S 1¢ WDDR-013

Description:  A close Class II spread towards the center shows on both upper wheat ears.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Several horizontal die scratches run through the upper letters of WE.  Reverse:  Two parallel die scratches run south from the top left of the T in CENT.  Two parallel die scratches run north from the right side of the 2nd A in AMERICA.  Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.

Submitted By:  Brian Ribar

Cross References:  None known