Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A short die scratch runs WSW from the bottom of the 9. A short die scratch runs from WSW to ENE to the left of the top of the mint mark. A die scratch runs ENE from the bottom tight of the bust. A die scratch runs NE from below the previous die scratch. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratches are no longer visible. A die chip can be found on the lower left side of the diagonal bar of the second 4 in the date. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs SE from the bottom right of the E in ONE. Two short die scratches run SW from the lower left of the N in CENT. A die scratch runs SW from the bottom right leg of the R in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: The die has been abraded to the point where the Stage A die scratches are no longer visible. A small die gouge can be found just to the right of the top of the E in ONE.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Comments: The die marker photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-002 “Best of” Variety
Description: D/D Northeast
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches across Lincoln’s coat. Die scratches above the Y of LIBERTY. Slanted die scratch below Lincoln’s ear. Die scratch on Lincoln’s collar to the upper left of his bow tie. Reverse: Die crack from the rim running SW to the right edge of the right wheat stalk.
Comments: The die marker photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-003 “Best of” Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse of this die variety is also a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Files as 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-022. It has two eyelids south of the normal eyelid. Parallel die scratches run west to east on Lincoln’s cheek to the right of his lower ear. E/W die scratch on his collar to the upper left of his bow tie. Obverse Stage B: Die crack runs north to south through the lower shoulder. Obverse Stage C: Die crack starts above the V of VDB running east continues to nearly the end of the bust. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs north from the top left of the U in UNITED. A small die gouge (dot) can be found inside the upper D in UNITED. A small die gouge can be found to the left of the T of CENT. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratch is no longer visible. Reverse Stage C: New reverse die. A die crack runs north from the left side of the O of ONE through the L in PLURIBUS to the rim. A die crack runs north from the top left side of the E in ONE. A die scratch runs NE from the lower E in ONE.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B & C: John Bordner
Comments: The die marker photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-004
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse of this variety is also a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler files as 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-021, an extra eyelid south of the normal eyelid. Series of wavy die gouges to the upper right of the Y of LIBERTY. Two die gouges below the O in GOD. Die scratch to the lower right of the E of WE. A light die crack runs along the base of the bust above the designer’s initials. Obverse Stage B: Stronger chipped die crack over the designer’s initials. Reverse Stage A: Two light die scratches below the O in OF. A die gouge can be found to the right of the 2nd S in STATES. Reverse Stage B: Die gouge at the 2nd S in STATES abraded away. NW/SE die scratch through the first U in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Stage A: Brian Ribar, Stage B: Tony Russo
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-006
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die crack above VDB and on Lincoln’s shoulder. Die scratch extends from the lower portion of the 1 of the date to Lincoln’s vest. Reverse: Die crack through the left side of N of ONE to the I of PLURIBUS. Die scratch on the inside upper right portion of the O of ONE.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-007 “Best of” Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Feeder finger marks run from SW to NE in the field at the back of the neck. A long die scratch runs NNE from the top of the second 4 in the date. Series of slanted die scratches below Lincoln’s ear. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A feeder finger marks are no longer visible nor is the die scratch from the 4. A die crack runs NNE from the bottom left corner of the bust running through Lincoln’s shoulder and ending near the collar. Obverse Stage C: Same as Stage B. Reverse Stage A: Horizontal die scratch above NE of ONE. A long die scratch runs SSW from the bottom of the 2nd U in PLURIBUS through the N in ONE, to the left of the N in CENT, ending at the top of the D in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: The die scratch from the U in PLURIBUS is no longer visible. Die chip between the second and third kernel of the left wheat stalk. Reverse Stage C: Die crack on upper left wheat stalk.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Brian Ribar, Stage C: John Bordner
Comments: The die marker photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-008 “Best of” Variety
Description: D/D Northwest
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Two short die scratches under the W of WE. Two die scratches between the 1 & 9 in date forming an X. Obverse Stage B: Die crack starting between the DB of VDB running east. A short die scratch inside the upper Y of LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: Vertical die scratches around the ES of states. Die scratches to the right of the last A of AMERICA. Vertical die scratches to the left of the T of CENT. Reverse Stage B: Die scratch runs through the second dot between the S of PLURIBUS and the first U of UNUM.
Die Markers: Obverse: Slanted die scratch below the R of LIBERTY. Three die dots to the left of the base of the base of the bust. Reverse: Two die cracks extend from the back of the C of CENT.
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-010
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs north from the top front of the bowtie. A die scratch can be found inside the O in GOD. Obverse Stage B: The die scratch from the top front of the bowtie can no longer be seen. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs from SW to NE to the right of the lower E of ONE. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratch can no longer be seen.
Submitted By: Stage A: John Bordner, Stage B: Lloyd Hanson
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-011
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: Die gouge in the field, west from the upper area of the first T in TRUST. Obverse Stage B: Die crack NE from the ear that turns into a nearly oval die crack. Primary mint mark is weak on the lower area. Reverse Stage A: WNW/ESE die scratches through UN of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Small die gouge in the field west from center of the T in CENT.
Submitted By: Stage A: Lloyd Hanson, Stage B: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-012
Description: D/D West
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A circular pattern of die scratches centered on the lower cheek can be found on Lincoln’s neck, coat, and collar. A die scratch runs SE from the top of Lincoln’s forehead. Die crack starting to the left of and above the VDB running east on the base of the bust. Obverse Stage B: Die crack to the left of VDB continues south into the rim, the die crack is thicker. Reverse Stage A: A circular pattern of die scratches runs through the letters of ONE CENT. Reverse Stage B: Same as Stage A but die scratches are weaker.
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-013
Description: D/D Northeast
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches behind the back of Lincolns head. Die crack from the tip of the lapel through the D of VDB. Rotational die scratch pattern through Lincoln’s ear and cheek. Reverse: None noted.
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-014
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse Stage: Light die scratches above the first 4 of the date. Two die scratches to the lower left of Lincoln’s mouth. Reverse: Two slanted die scratches below the M of AMERICA.
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-015
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Die scratch above and between the 9 and the 4 of the date. Die scratch above Lincoln’s ear. Slanted die scratches to the right of Lincoln’s nose. Obverse Stage B: A die crack runs from SW to NE in the hair above Lincoln’s ear. Reverse Stage A: The reverse of this variety is a doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1944-D 1¢ WDDR-001. A Class IV spread to the south shows on the N of ONE, the CE of CENT, and the top of the T in UNITED. A die scratch runs parallel to the rim through the upper E PLU of EPU. Reverse Stage B: A die scratch extends NW from the top right of the U in UNITED. A small die gouge (dot) can be found under the E of UNITED. A small die gouge protrudes from the upper right first T of STATES.
Submitted By: Stage A: Whaden Curtis, Stage B: David Mulberry
Cross References: None known for the RPM.
Comments: Both CONECA and Coppercoins list the doubled die reverse, but not the RPM. The RPM is very minor in contrast to the doubled die so the value for this variety would come primarily from the doubled die. The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-016
Die Markers: Obverse: A strong die scratch runs from SW to NE inside the ear. A light die crack runs from WSW to ENE starting in the hair above the ear and ending at the back of the forehead. Parallel die scratches run from SSW to NNE below the ear. Reverse: Parallel horizontal die scratches run through the E & P of EPU. A strong die gouge can be found between the U and S of PLURIBUS.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Slanted die scratch above ERT of LIBERTY. Die crack on Lincoln’s head extending to the rim to the left of the first T of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: Die gouges below the base of the bust. Reverse Stage A: Die scratch from the base of the T of UNITED running SE to the top of the first A of AMERICA. Die scratch in the D of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Two slanted die gouges below the first U of UNUM.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Bloomberg, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-018 “Best of” Variety
Description: D and totally separated D South and rotated
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Copy needed for further study. Reverse: None noted. Copy needed for further study.
Submitted By: Unknown
Cross References: None known
Top 100 RPM: Wexler
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-019 “Best of” Variety
Description: D/D North
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found below IN. Rotational die scratches can be found on the central area of the bust as well as in front of and behind the bust. Obverse Stage B: Die crack on the bust above VDB. Two small die gouges below the S of TRUST. Reverse Stage A: A small die crack on lower T of CENT. Small die gouges seen inside both the U and N of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: None noted.
Submitted By: Stage A: Lloyd Hanson, Stage B: Brian Ribar
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-020
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge above the 9 in date. Die scratch to the upper right of the N of IN. The obverse of this variety is a doubled die listed in the Wexler files as 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-033 showing an extra eyelid just above the normal eyelid. Reverse: Die gouge inside the upper portion of the C of CENT.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-021
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: WSW/ENE die scratches through IN GOD and to the right of IN. Long die gouge below the base of the bust. Reverse: Die scratches run east from the D of UNITED to the first S of STATES.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-022
Description: D/D Tilted (Rotated)
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch inside Lincoln’s ear. Three die scratches on Lincoln’s cheek. Reverse: Short die gouge between the upper portions of AT of STATES.
Submitted By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Brian Ribar for the Wexler RPM Files.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-023
Description: D/D East
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Bill Wilson with a photo upgrade from Eric Axtell.
Comments: This variety was originally listed as WRPM-015. For some unknown reason the listing was either lost or deleted by John Bordner during his tenure as the RPM attributer for the Wexler RPM Files, and it was replaced with the current WRPM-015. This is a very nice RPM variety so I am restoring it to the RPM listings with this new listing number.
1944-D 1¢ WRPM-024
Description: D/D South
Die Markers: Obverse: Remnants of a die clash can be found at the front of the throat. A die scratch runs east from the bowtie. A small die gouge can be found just to the right of the lower lip. Reverse: A short die crack can be found on the lower T in CENT. Two die chips can be found on the lower right wheat stalk.