1940 (P, D, S) 1¢ Obverse Master Hub Markers: Description:
Doubling shows inside the top of the 0 of the date. Die deterioration shows under the second vest
fold. A die scratch shows on the central
jacket.
Earlier
die state example:
Later die
state example:
1940 1¢ WDDO-001
Description: Strong extra
thickness is present on the date and LIBERTY with lesser thickness on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die
gouge on lower vest. Die scratch running
NNW from best to left of the 1 in the date.
Curving die scratch in the field to the right of the front fold of hair. Vertical die scratches behind the neck. Die scratches in front of Lincoln’s temple. Strong die scratches parallel to the rim
above D in GOD. Die scratch parallel to
the rim to the right of E in WE.
Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Jennifer Casazza
Cross References: Coppercoins:
1940P-1DO-005
1940 1¢ WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Very strong Class VI extra thickness shows on all digits of the date, especially the lower 9, the letters of LIBERTY, and the letters of IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge protrudes from the top right of the 0 in the date. Vertical die scratches can be found in front of the eye. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940 1¢ WDDR-004 with fairly strong extra thickness to EPU, the dots, both wheat ears and stems, the outer letters of USA, and the upper letters of ONE. See that listing for additional details.
Description: An extremely close spread towards the rim shows
on GOD and WE.
Die
Markers: Obverse: Faded diagonal die scratches show in the field
below GOD. Light vertical die scratches
run through the 9 in the date. Vertical
die scratches show in front of Lincoln’s forehead. A series of vertical die scratches show behind
Lincoln’s lower hair. Reverse: A series of vertical die scratches
show above the letters UN in UNITED. A
vertical die scratch shows to the right of the upper T in CENT. A series of horizontal die scratches run through
the letters TES in STATES and from the lower T in CENT. A mostly horizontal die scratch runs west from
the lower first S in STATES. Horizontal
die scratches show to the right of the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: J. C.
Moreland
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDO-004 Description: A
doubled eyelid shows to the east of the normal eyelid. Die
Markers: Obverse: A curved die scratch runs south between the 1
and 9 in the date. A diagonal die
scratch runs through the central opening of the 9 of the date. A cluster of die gouges show in the field below
Lincoln’s chin. A series of horizontal
die scratches run through the rear shoulder fold of Lincoln’s jacket. Light, concentric die scratches run from the
back of Lincoln’s bust below LIBERTY. A
die gouge (dot) shows behind the back of Lincoln’s bust well below the letters
RT in LIBERTY. Faded, diagonal die
scratches run through the letters G and O in GOD. A series of light horizontal die scratches run
through WE in the motto. Reverse: Light, vertical die scratches run
north from the left wheat tip. A
diagonal die scratch runs through the upper L in PLURIBUS. A series of vertical die scratches show
between the O and N in ONE. Multidirectional
die scratches show between the E in ONE and T in CENT. A long, mostly vertical die scratch runs
through the second T in STATES. Light
vertical die scratches run through the lowest part of the left wheat stem.
Submitted
By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None
known Comments: This
is a replacement for the original die, which was found to be too minor for
photographing.
1940 1¢ WDDO-005
Description: Extra thickness
shows on IGWT and the date. Some
separation lines show on the uppermost folds of hair.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die
gouge east of upper Y in LIBERTY near Lincoln’s shoulder. Slightly curving die scratch SE from the
front of Lincoln’s hair.
Reverse: Die scratch south from center of E and through
lower third of E in EPU. Die scratch
near rim above PL in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Jennifer Casazza
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-006
Description: Doubling shows
as a close clockwise spread on the second T in TRUST, date, eyelid, lower front
of bust, and LIBE.
Die Markers: Stage A: Two vertical die
scratches are present between 9 and 4. Die scratch runs through upper TRU
extending almost to E in WE. Die scratch runs southwest from lower right
O in GOD. Short, heavy die scratch SSW from underside of the beard.
Short, strong die scratch SSW from back of the lips. Stage B:
Die scratches between 9 and 4 and through TRU are almost gone. Heavier
die scratches remain. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die
listed as WDDR-013. Stage A: Two die scratches run from upper
right E to lower left P in EPU. Short die scratch southwest from
center bar of E in CENT to the vertical bar. Die scratch east from lower
S in PLURUBUS. Die gouge inside upper N in CENT. Stage B: Die
scratches between E and P are gone. Other markers are weaker.
Submitted By: Stage A: David Mulberry, Stage
B: J. C. Moreland
Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-I-CW
Additional example to more clearly show doubling.
1940 1¢ WDDO-007
Description: A close
clockwise spread shows on the 40 and LIBER in LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: Short
die scratch just above the hair below and between W and E in WE. Two short parallel die scratches northeast
from the upper right bowtie. Small die
gouge under left side of E in LIBERTY.
Reverse: Die gouge to the
right of the top of the left wheat ear.
Submitted By: Karen Peterson
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-008 Description: An extremely close spread towards the rim shows
on the E in WE and on the 4 and 0 of the date.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) shows below the 4 in
date. A series of light diagonal die
scratches run into the field below Lincoln’s chin. A curved die scratch runs from Lincoln’s upper
hair, below and between the OD in GOD. A
concentric die scratch shows at the rim right of last T in TRUST. A light die crack is present above and right
of the VDB. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) shows to the left of E in E PLURIBUS.
A die gouge (dot) shows to the right of
the U in UNUM. A die gouge (dot) shows
inside the opening of the C in CENT. A
die gouge shows on the lower curve of the C in CENT.
Submitted
By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-009 Description: An extremely close spread towards the rim shows
on GOD and WE and on the 4 and 0 of the date.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A curved die scratch runs between the 9 and 4
in the date. A series of die gouges show
above the N in IN. Die gouges show at
the rim above the G in GOD and NW of the D in GOD. A series of light horizontal die scratches run
through the letters TRUS in TRUST. Light
vertical die scratches run through the letters IBE in LIBERTY. A horizontal die scratch shows behind
Lincoln’s lower lapel. Reverse: A die crack runs to the rim from
the O in ONE through the L in PLURIBUS. Horizontal
die scratch connects the upper opening of the first U in UNUM. Horizontal die scratches run between the U
and M in UNUM. A series of faded
diagonal die scratches show inside the opening of the C in CENT. A vertical die scratch shows below the left
side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. A horizontal die scratch connects the O in OF
with the N in UNITED. A die crack runs
through the right wheat grains and into the field well right of the last A in
AMERICA.
Submitted
By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-010
Description: An extremely close spread towards the rim shows
on the 4 and 0 of the date and on the lower B in LIBERTY.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A die gouge shows below the N of IN. A diagonal die gouge shows above Lincoln’s
hair below WE. A faded vertical die
gouge shows in the field right of Lincoln’s central forehead. A small die gouge shows inside the upper Y in
LIBERTY. Reverse: Light finger feeder damage runs through the
letters P and L in PLURIBUS. An area of
finger feeder damage shows between the U and N in UNUM. A die gouge (dot) shows just above the lower
left curve of the last S in STATES. A
die gouge (dot) shows along the left edge of the right wheat stalk south of the
last S in STATES.
Submitted
By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDO-011
Description: A doubled eyelid shows to the northeast of the
normal eyelid. Extremely light
separation shows on the 4 and 0 in the date and on the E in WE.
Die
Markers: Obverse: Light, concentric die scratches show in the
field north of the 9 and 4 in the date. Light vertical die scratches run the upper and
lower openings of the B in LIBERTY. A
series of horizontal die scratches run through the letters of GOD. A diagonal die scratch shows near the rim
above the O and G in GOD. Reverse: A
series of mostly horizontal die scratches run between the left wheat tip and the
letters E and P in E PLURIBUS. A series
of mostly horizontal die scratches run through the letters of PLURIBUS. Multidirectional die scratches show right of
the E in ONE. Numerous die scratches show
in the fields around the ON in ONE and the EN in CENT. A hashmarked die scratch pattern shows
through and around OF. Multidirectional
die scratches show above and below the left and right wheat stems.
Submitted
By: Bill Wilson
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDO-012
Description: Light separation shows on the 4 and 0 in the
date and on the E in WE.
Die
Markers:Obverse: A series of diagonal die scratches run from
Lincoln’s lower chin into the 1 in the date. A series of diagonal die scratches run SE from
Lincoln’s eye, eyebrow and lower nose. Light, diagonal die scratches run through the
letters ERTY in LIBERTY. A long, concentric
die scratch runs close to the rim from the lower L in LIBERTY to below the VDB
initials. Diagonal die scratches run between
the D in GOD and the W in WE. A wavering
die scratch connects the lower N in IN with the lower G in GOD. A series of horizontal die scratches run
through GOD. A hashmarked pattern of die
scratches show to the right of Lincoln’s hairline. Reverse: The
reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940 1¢ WDDR-020. A series of vertical die gouges (or possible
planchet issues) run through the letters E and S in STATES. A diagonal die scratch shows in the field
between the right edge of the left wheat and the O in OF. Swirling die scratches show in the filed below
OF and first A in AMERICA. Swirling die
scratches show in the field below the letters RICA in AMERICA. A diagonal die die scratch runs SW from the
upper last A in AMERICA.
Submitted
By: John Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDO-013
Description: A close spread
shows on the 40 in the date.
Die Markers: Obverse: Small
die chip on left side of 0 in the date.
Strong die scratch running NNW from upper left side of L in
LIBERTY. Die scratch running ESE under
194 and into the vest.
Reverse: Criss-crossing die
scratches through and left of T in CENT.
Mostly vertical die scratches through UN in UNITED. Criss-crossing die scratches running north
and NE through AT in STATES.
Multidirectional die scratches running through MERI in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Jennifer Casazza
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-014
Description: Very close doubling
is present on WE and slightly on the zero.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die
gouge through the lower R in TRUST and through the upper first T in TRUST. Light concentric die scratch near the rim
between D in GOD and W in WE and between E in WE and R in TRUST.
Reverse: The reverse is a doubled
die listed as WDDR-024. Die gouge to the right of the upper E in
ONE. Die scratch WSW to ENE to the left
of the right wheat stem.
Submitted By: Jennifer Casazza
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-015
Description: Extra thickness shows on the date, LIB, and
TRUST.
Die Markers: Obverse: Worn
die scratch running east from lock of hair below and between WE and TRUST. Worn die gouge below E in WE.
Reverse: Die gouge (dot) to the
right of the second A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Jennifer Casazza
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-016
Description: An extra eyelid shows to the north of the normal
eyelid.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A
light die crack runs along the tail of the 9 in the date. Worn vertical die scratches show below
Lincoln’s chin. A short heavy die
scratch runs south from the tip of Lincoln’s nose. A diagonal die crack runs through the VDB
initials. Two worn about vertical die
scratches show near the rim above the L in LIBERTY. A series of vertical die scratches show above
the Y in LIBERTY. Worn horizontal die
scratches run through GOD. Diagonal die
gouges run through and in the field left of WE. Reverse:
The reverse is a doubled die listed in
the Wexler files as 1940 1¢ WDDR-040. A vertical die scratch runs south from the
lower right curve of the O in ONE. A
light die scratch runs north from the lower curve of the C in CENT. An area of die deterioration shows between the
N and E in CENT. Two separated die
cracks show on the lower and central right wheat stalk.
Submitted
By: Brian Ribar
Cross
References: CONECA: 4-O-IV
1940 1¢ WDDO-017
Description: An extra eyelid
shows southeast of the primary eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die
gouge (dot) below lower left 4 in the date.
Short die scratch running northeast from the lower 1 in the date. Clash mark right of the throat.
Reverse: Light die scratch
lower U to S in PLURIBUS. Short die
gouge right of lower right O and die gouge (dot) just under upper right E in
ONE. Die gouge (dot) just left of lower
left second U in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-018
Description: Extra thickness
shows on the date, LIBE, and lightly on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die
gouges show on the B in LIBERTY, N in IN, U in TRUST, and below the nose.
Reverse: Die scratch SSE
from O in ONE. Die scratch running SSE to
the right of D in UNITED. Die gouges second
S in STATES.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-VI
Stage A
Comments: The die gouges
seen for CONECA’s Stage A are not visible in the Stage C photos, and it is not
certain that is the same die. The
WDDO-018 die is definitively crossed to 3-O-VI Stage A only.
1940 1¢ WDDO-019
Description: Class I
clockwise spread on the date, IGWT, and LIBE in LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: Roughly
horizontal die scratch on upper ear. Die
scratch on nose running SSW/NNE.
Reverse: Die scratch running
NNW above the right side of O in ONE.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-020
Description: Extremely close
class II spread on TRUST and 40 in the date.
Die Markers: Obverse: Criss-crossing
die scratches run through and above the front of Lincoln’s hairline. Two vertical die scratches run from in front
of the chin to under the nose. Several
die scratches run mostly vertical above 19 in the date. Reverse: Horizontal die
scratches are present under IBUS in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ Pr WDDO-021
Description: A very close
spread shows on 40 in the date and E in WE.
Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches show on the neck, ear,
chin, nose, and vest left of tie. Reverse:
Die scratches show on ES in STATES.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-022
Description: An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the upper first T in TRUST. Reverse: A light die crack runs NW from the top of the left wheat ear.
Submitted By: Paul Kjellander
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-023
Description: An extra eyelid can be found above the normal eyelid. A very close spread towards the center shows on the date and IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the lower U in TRUST. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Tanner Scott
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDO-024
Description: An extra eyelid
can be found below the normal eyelid.
Obverse: Thin die crack across the base of the bust. Die
scratch SW from the inner curl of the 9 in the date. Old NW/SE die scratches below the 0 in the
date. X-shaped die scratches in the
field right of the chin. Short die
scratch S from the B in LIBERTY. NW/SE
scratch between the Y in LIBERTY and the hair at the back of the head. Strong E/W and NE/SW scratches through IGWT
and the top of the head. N/S scratch
between the R and U in TRUST. Curving
NW/SE scratches on the forehead. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1940 1¢
WDDR-026. Worn die scratch in BU in PLURIBUS. Die scratch running NE from center of R in
PLURIBUS. Faint die scratch upper O in OF to
left wheat. Die scratch upper E in AMERICA. Thin N/S die crack in the left wheat. Thin NE/SW scratches between the O and N in
ONE. Short NE/SW scratch in the field
between the T in CENT and the right wheat. NW/SE scratch at the stem of the left
wheat.
Submitted By: Brian Keith
Sims
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-001 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A strong Class II spread towards the center shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears, and both wheat stems.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A short, vertical die scratch can be found just to the right of the top of the T in LIBERTY. A die scratch extends WNW from the center of the 1st T in TRUST. Obverse Stage B: The LIBERTY die scratch is still visible, but the TRUST die scratch is now gone. Reverse Stage A: Numerous die scratches run SW from between the E PLU of E PLURIBUS. A strong die scratch runs south to north to the right of the E in ONE. A die scratch runs NNE from the inside bottom of the C in CENT. Reverse Stage B: All Stage A die markers are still visible except for the die scratch to the right of the E in ONE.
Submitted By: Stage A: John A. Wexler, Stage B: Bill Wilson
Description: Extra
thickness shows on all outer devices. Separation
lines show on the upper left and right wheat tips and some of the wheat grains.
Die
Markers: Obverse: Light, mostly vertical die scratches show
below the 9 in the date. A diagonal die
scratch runs southwest from the 4 in the date. A die gouge shows well south of the 9 and 4 in
the date. Die scratches show on
Lincoln’s neck and below his chin. A
series of vertical die scratches run north from Lincoln’s forehead and the
bridge of his nose. Concentric die
scratches run through the L in LIBERTY. Horizontal
die scratches run through the letters of GOD. A concentric die scratch shows at the rim
above WE. Reverse: Parallel diagonal die scratches show northeast
of the T in CENT. Multidirectional die
scratches show below the left wheat stem.
A die gouge runs south from the outer edge of right wheat stalk. A series of diagonal die scratches show above
the right wheat stem.
Description: Doubling shows
on both wheat ears, EPU, the dots, and extra thickness on both stems.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Die crack across the lower
bust. Die scratches run NNE under 19 in
the date.
Reverse:
Die gouge upper left wheat
ear. Strong die gouge left of upper E in
EPU. Die gouge (dot) right of upper
second U in PLURIBUS. Horizontal die
scratches through lower first S in STATES and above E in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-004 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Very strong Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears and stems, the outer most letters of USA, and the upper letters of ONE.
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940 1¢ WDDO-002. See that variety for additional details. Reverse: A die gouge touches the center right side of the 2nd U in UNUM. A die gouge can be found under the right side of the M in UNUM. The surface is pitted between the top of the left wheat ear and the rim.
Description: Extra thickness
both wheat ears, EPU, and the dots.
Die Markers:Obverse:
None noted.
Reverse:
Die scratches run north and south
through O and N in ONE, C in CENT, AT in STATES.
Submitted By: Brian Allen
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-006
Description: Extra
thickness shows on all outer devices. Separation lines show on the upper left tip.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) shows above the left edge of
the 4 in the date. A die gouge shows
between the lower N in IN and the G in GOD. A series of horizontal die scratches run
through Lincoln’s upper hair and through the upper letters of WE. A series of concentric die scratches show on
Lincoln's cheek, beard and lower ear. A
series of concentric die scratches run through Lincoln’s central bust, below
the buttonhole. Reverse: Faded horizontal die scratches run between
the letters B and U in PLURIBUS. Smooth
fields can be seen around the first dot and PLUR of PLURIBUS due to die
abrasion. A small die gouge can be found
in the lower right second U in UNUM. Vertical
die scratches run through the lower C in CENT.
Vertical die scratches show on either side of the T in CENT. Mostly
vertical die scratches show through UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A die gouge (dot) shows below the left edge
of the O in OF.
Submitted
By:
James C. Moreland
Cross References: CONECA: 12-R-VI
1940 1¢ WDDR-007 "Best Of" Variety
Description: Extreme Class VI extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, both wheat ears and stems, ONE CENT, and AMERICA. Class II separation lines can be seen on the upper E of ONE, the E of CENT, and the upper wheat ears.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found well north of the 0 in the date. Reverse: Two die scratches run SW from the P of PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from the top right of the right wheat ear NE to rim.
Submitted By: James C. Moreland
Cross References: CONECA: 4-R-VI, possible Coppercoins: 1940P-1DR-004
1940 1¢ WDDR-008
Description: Doubling shows
as extra thickness on the EPU and dots decreasing from left to right, the upper
left wheat ear with separation in the wheat lines and slightly in the upper
right wheat ear. Spread shows toward the
center.
Die Markers:Obverse: None noted.
Reverse: Strong horizontal
die gouges in the upper second U in PLURIBUS.
Strong horizontal die gouges in both U’s and lightly diagonal die gouge
through lower N in UNUM. Short die crack
NNW from upper right wheat. Die crack
upper right wheat to rim about 3 and die crack upper right wheat to rim at
about 4.
Submitted By: Frank Baumann
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-009
Description: Extra thickness
shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and both stems. Separation lines can be seen on both wheat
ears.
Die Markers:Obverse: Diagonal die gouge
through the upper G in GOD. Long,
vertical die scratch in the field behind upper head.
Reverse: Die gouge through
upper E in EPU. Die gouge from left and
right middle of L and left and right lower S in PLURIBUS. Die gouge from lower left side of first U in
UNUM. Die gouge between lower I and C in
AMERICA.
Description: Extra thickness shows on all outer devices. Separation lines show on the upper left and
right wheat tips.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch runs through the front of
Lincoln’s hair curl. A series of
concentric die scratches show inside and in front of Lincoln’s ear. A concentric die scratch shows below the VDB
initials. Reverse: A horizontal die gouge runs through the upper
crossbar of the E in E PLURIBUS. A series of mostly horizontal die scratches
run through the letters RIBUS in PLURIBUS.
A series of light diagonal die scratches run through and below the
letters UNU of UNUM. Light finger feeder
damage shows at the rim right of the upper right wheat stalk at approximately 2 o'clock. Two, parallel die scratches run
diagonally to the right of the lower crossbar of the E in ONE. An area of die damage shows runs into the
field from the base of the lower left wheat stalk southwest of the O in OF. A series of diagonal die scratches show on
either side of the last A in AMERICA. A
die crack runs through the outer wheat kernels on the right wheat stalk, right
of the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted
By:
John A. Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-011
Description: Class VI extra thickness shows on the outer
devices, increasing towards the right hand side of the reverse. Light, Class II separation lines and notching
show on the upper right wheat tip and E in ONE.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) shows below the I in IN. A die gouge (dot) shows below the right edge
of the T in TRUST. A curved die scratch
shows below the Y in LIBERTY. A die
gouge (dot) shows to the left of the upper G in GOD. Die gouges (dots) show in the field well north
of the BE in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) shows along the
upper right edge of the N in UNUM. Vertical
finger feeder die damage shows to the left of the O in ONE. A die gouge shows inside the upper opening of
the C in CENT. A small die gouge (dot)
shows inside the upper opening of the N in CENT. A die gouge (dot) shows south of the last S in
STATES.
Submitted
By:
John A. Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-012
Description: Class VI extra thickness shows on the outer devices.
Light Class II separation lines show on
the upper left and right wheat tips.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A series of faded vertical die scratches show
below Lincoln’s chin, including a possible worn die clash. A series of parallel die scratches show on the
front of Lincoln’s lower bust. A horizontal
die crack runs across the lower lapel and shoulder fold. Faded vertical die scratches show below the
letters R and T in LIBERTY. A die gouge
shows at the rim NW of the G in GOD. A
horizontal die scratch runs through the lower W into the E in WE. Reverse: A die
gouge runs east from the E in E PLURIBUS. A series of mostly horizontal die scratches
run through the lower letters E, P, and L of E PLURIBUS. A die gouge runs east from the upper B in
PLURIBUS. A light die scratch runs
between the upper right wheat lines and the rim. A pair of mostly vertical die scratches run
between the central left wheat stalk and the rim at approximately 8
o’clock. A die scratch runs above and
parallel to the left wheat stem. A
diagonal die scratch shows just to the left of the upper T in CENT.
Submitted
By:
Lou Coles
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-013
Description: A very close
class II spread shows toward the center on upper left wheat lines, the left
dot, and some letters in EPU.
Die Markers:Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed as
WDDO-006. Stage A: Two vertical die scratches are present between
9 and 4. Die scratch runs through upper
TRU extending almost to E in WE. Die
scratch runs southwest from lower right O in GOD. Short, heavy die scratch SSW from underside
of the beard. Short, strong die scratch
SSW from back of the lips. Stage B: Die scratches between 9 and 4 and through TRU
are almost gone. Heavier die scratches
remain. Reverse: Stage A: Two
die scratches run from upper right E to lower left P in EPU. Short die scratch southwest from center bar
of E in CENT to the vertical bar. Die
scratch east from lower S in PLURUBUS.
Die gouge inside upper N in CENT. Stage B: Die scratches between E and P are gone. Other markers are weaker.
Submitted By: Stage A: David
Mulberry, Stage B: J. C. Moreland
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-014
Description: Moderate Class VI extra thickness shows on the
outer devices. Light Class II separation
lines show on the left and right wheat tips.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A light diagonal die scratch shows southeast
of the 0 in the date. A small die gouge
(dot) shows below the left edge of the R in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs east from the upper
R in TRUST. A die gouge (dot) shows to
the left of the upper S in TRUST. A
series of concentric die scratches run through and in front of Lincoln’s upper
ear. A light horizontal die crack runs
across Lincoln’s lower bust from the back of the lapel to above the VDB. A concentric die scratch runs below the
truncation of Lincoln’s bust from approximately 4 to 7 o'clock. Reverse: A
series of light vertical die scratches show inside the opening of the O in ONE.
A light die clash line shows at the tip
of the lower curve of the C in CENT. Two
parallel die scratches run south from the lower right edge of the horizontal
crossbar of the T in CENT. A series
of diagonal die scratches show around N
in UNITED. Light die scratches run south
from the lower F in OF.
Submitted
By:
Bill Wilson
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-015
Description: Light
Class VI extra thickness shows on the outer devices, increasing from left to
right. Light Class II separation lines show
on the left and right wheat tips.
Die
Markers: Obverse: Parallel die scratches show below Lincoln’s
bowtie. A series of diagonal die
scratches show below the letters BERTY in LIBERTY. A die gouge shows well below the R in LIBERTY.
A die gouge shows to the right of the Y
in LIBERTY. Diagonal die scratches show
in the field below the G in GOD. Light
die scratches show at the rim above the U in TRUST. A light series of diagonal die scratches show
between Lincoln’s hairline and upper forehead. Reverse: A
diagonal die scratch shows below the second U in PLURIBUS. A strong die gouge shows through the top of M
in UNUM. A series of curved die
scratches show below the M in UNUM. Light
concentric die scratches show inside the opening of the C in CENT. A diagonal die scratch shows to the northeast
of the T in CENT. A short die scratch runs north from the upper E in STATES. A short die scratch runs north from the
central right edge of the last S in STATES.
Submitted
By:
Bill Wilson
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-016
Description: A class II
spread shows towards the center on EPU and the dots, increasing from left to
right and on the right upper wheat.
Die Markers:Obverse:
None noted.
Reverse:
Die gouge (dot) between I and B
in PLURIBUS. Die scratch from center of
E in EPU to left dot. Die scratch from
lower right E in EPU ending below L. Die
scratch from lower left E to top left side of left wheat.
Submitted By: Karen Peterson
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-017
Description: Light Class VI extra thickness shows on the
outer devices, increasing from left to right.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge shows along the lower left
curve of the O in GOD. A faded die gouge
shows to the southeast of the first T in TRUST. Two small die gouges show above the R in
TRUST. A small die gouge (dot) shows to
the northwest of the upper R in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs northeast from the
upper right side of the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: A finger feeder die gouge shows
to the left of the E in E PLURIBUS. A
die gouge runs through the upper right arm of the first U in PLURIBUS. A faded die gouge connects the B and U in
PLURIBUS. An area of die deterioration
shows below the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted
By:
Bill Wilson
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-018
Description: Light Class II separation lines show on the right
wheat stalk.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A die gouge protrudes from the lower right
corner of the N in IN. A die scratch
shows near the rim above the N in IN. Parallel
die scratches show in the field below GOD. A tiny die gouge shows to the right of the
lower E in WE. Light horizontal die
scratches show below the first T in TRUST. Light die scratches show inside
Lincoln’s upper ear. A die scratch runs
WSW from the back of Lincoln’s ear. A
faded die gouge with light die scratches running into it shows on the last
shoulder fold of Lincoln’s jacket. Reverse: A series of vertical die
scratches show to the right of the left wheat tip. A series of vertical die scratches show
between the N in ONE and the N in CENT. A
mostly vertical die scratch runs through the horizontal crossbars of the E in
CENT. A long, “V” shaped die scratch
shows between the E and N in CENT. A
series of die scratches show between the upper T in CENT and the upper right
wheat. Numerous die scratches run north
from the central left edge of the right wheat stalk.
Submitted
By:
James C. Moreland
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-019
Description: Moderate Class VI extra thickness shows on
most outer devices. Light Class II separation
lines show on the left wheat tip.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A pair of die gouges show on the upper and
lower 0 in the date. A strong die gouge
runs through Lincoln’s upper hair, south of the letters O and G in GOD. Two parallel die scratches run west from the
top of Lincoln’s hair below the letter O in GOD. A series of die scratches run WNW from the letters
S and T in TRUST. A die scratch connects
Lincoln’s rear shoulder fold with the back of his lapel. Reverse: A long
die scratch runs SSW from the lower E in E PLURIBUS. Parallel die scratches run south from the I and
B in PLURIBUS. A short die gouge runs
west from the first U in UNUM. A die
gouge runs NE from the upper O in ONE. Vertical
die scratches run between the letters T and E in STATES. A series of mostly horizontal die scratches
run between the letters M, E and R in AMERICA. Faded diagonal die scratches show in the field
below the letters ICA in AMERICA.
Submitted
By:
James C. Moreland
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-020
Description: Light separation shows on the upper left
wheat tip and lower E in E PLURIBUS. Light
extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS and the left dot.
Die
Markers:Obverse:
The obverse is a doubled die listed in
the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940 1¢ WDDO-012. A series of diagonal die scratches run from
Lincoln’s lower chin into the 1 in the date. A series of diagonal die scratches run SE from
Lincoln’s eye, eyebrow and lower nose. Light, diagonal die scratches run through the
letters ERTY in LIBERTY. A long, concentric
die scratch runs close to the rim from the lower L in LIBERTY to below the VDB
initials. Diagonal die scratches run between
the D in GOD and the W in WE. A wavering
die scratch connects the lower N in IN with the lower G in GOD. A series of horizontal die scratches run
through GOD. A hashmarked pattern of die
scratches show to the right of Lincoln’s hairline. Reverse: A series of vertical die gouges (or possible
planchet issues) run through the letters E and S in STATES. A diagonal die scratch shows in the field
between the right edge of the left wheat and the O in OF. Swirling die scratches show in the filed below
OF and first A in AMERICA. Swirling die
scratches show in the field below the letters RICA in AMERICA. A diagonal die die scratch runs SW from the
upper last A in AMERICA.
Submitted
By: John Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-021
Description: A close spread towards the center shows on
UNUM and the upper right wheat.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A series of vertical die scratches run from
the front of Lincoln’s chin towards the 1 in the date. Vertical die scratches show above the letters
ERTY in LIBERTY. A series of horizontal
die scratches show below WE. A diagonal
die crack runs from the lower back of Lincoln’s lapel to the back of his
shoulder. Reverse: Light finger feeder damage shows above the
left dot in E PLURIBUS UNUM. Light
finger feeder damage shows below the first U in UNUM. A short, horizontal die scratch shows above
the right arm of the second U in UNUM. A
diagonal die scratch shows left of the junction between the horizontal and
vertical crossbars of the T in CENT. A
light die crack runs through one of the upper right wheat grains. A long die crack runs through the lower outer
right wheat grains. A die gouge
(dot) shows below the junction of the upper right wheat stem and the lower
right wheat stalk. A light die crack runs through the upper left
wheat lines.
Submitted
By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-022
Description: A very close spread shows on the upper left
wheat lines. Light extra thickness shows
on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Die
Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) shows on Lincoln’s
neck. A small die gouge (dot) shows on
Lincoln’s jacket below the bowtie. A
series of die gouges (dots) show above and between the letters B and E in
LIBERTY. A small area of die damage
shows on the lower left corner of the I in IN. A faded die gouge runs from the top of
Lincoln’s hair below the O in GOD. A
faded die gouge shows below and between the letters of WE. A series of horizontal die scratches show
inside and in front of Lincoln’s upper ear. Two parallel die scratches run SW from
Lincoln’s lower ear and from the back of his beard. Reverse: A die
gouge (dot) shows below the I in PLURIBUS. A large die gouge (dot) shows above the upper
right edge of the N in ONE. A miniscule
die gouge (dot) shows left of the lower T in CENT. Two die gouges (dots) show northwest of the U
in UNITED, with one in the field and one on the right edge of the left wheat
stalk. A die gouge (dot) shows to the southwest
of the E in STATES. Areas of die damage
show to the right of the last A in AMERICA.
Submitted
By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-023
Description: Light separation shows on the upper right wheat
lines. Light extra thickness shows on E
PLURIBUS UNUM.
Die
Markers: Obverse: Two, closely spaced die gouges show in the
field to the NW of the 1 in the date. A
strong die gouge shows below the first T in TRUST. Short die gouges show below the letters I and
E in LIBERTY. A series of three converging
die cracks run through Lincoln’s lower bust. The first arcs west from behind the first
shoulder fold and onto Lincoln’s jacket where it joins an E-W oriented die
crack running over the VDB initials. A
final die crack runs from above the VDB initials north into Lincoln’s
shoulder. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) shows above the letters U
and M in UNUM. A die gouge (dot) shows
inside the upper right opening of the O in ONE.
Two die gouges (dots) show between the O and N in ONE. A short die gouge runs north from the upper C
in CENT. A die gouge (dot) shows well to
the left of the lower C in CENT. A
series of tiny die gouges (dots) show to the right of the T in CENT.
Submitted
By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-024
Description: Doubling shows
as a very close class II toward the center on both upper wheat ears.
Die Markers:Obverse: Obverse is a
doubled die listed as WDDO-014. Die
gouge through the lower R in TRUST and through the upper first T in TRUST. Light concentric die scratch near the rim
between D in GOD and W in WE and between E in WE and R in TRUST.
Reverse: Die gouge to the
right of the upper E in ONE. Die scratch
WSW to ENE to the left of the right wheat stem.
Submitted By: Jennifer
Casazza
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-025
Description: Class II
doubling shows on the right wheat ear and kernels. Extra thick stem is present.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Die gouge (dot) east of the upper
lip. Die scratch from the beard to upper
lip. Die scratches or possible clash at
chin.
Reverse:
Double clash marks are present on
CE in CENT. Die scratch NW of C in
CENT. Curved die scratches run through
upper UN in UNITED. Die gouge (dot)
below N in UNITED.
Submitted By: Jennifer
Casazza
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-026
Description: Close class II spread on upper wheat ears, E PLURIBUS
UNUM, and NE in ONE.
Die Markers:Obverse:Stage A: None noted (since no die markers noted, it is
uncertain if this is the same obverse die as Stage B or not). Stage B: The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1940 1¢
WDDO-024. Thin die crack across the base
of the bust. Die scratch SW from the inner curl of the 9 in the date. Old NW/SE die scratches below the 0 in the
date. X-shaped die scratches in the
field right of the chin. Short die
scratch S from the B in LIBERTY. NW/SE
scratch between the Y in LIBERTY and the hair at the back of the head. Strong E/W and NE/SW scratches through IGWT
and the top of the head. N/S scratch
between the R and U in TRUST. Curving
NW/SE scratches on the forehead. Reverse:Stage A: Die scratch in BU in
PLURIBUS. Die scratch running NE from
center of R in PLURIBUS. Die scratch
upper O in OF to left wheat. Die scratch
upper E and upper C in AMERICA. Stage
B: The Stage A die scratches in BU
in PLURIBUS, O in OF, and E in AMERICA are all worn but still visible. The Stage A die scratch in R in PLURIBUS not
visible. Thin N/S die crack in the left
wheat. Thin NE/SW scratches between the
O and N in ONE. Short NE/SW scratch in
the field between the T in CENT and the right wheat. Thin E/W scratches through the MER in AMERICA.
NW/SE scratch at the stem of the left
wheat.
Submitted By: Stage A: Jennifer Casazza, Stage B: Brian Sims
Cross References: None known
Stage A:
Stage B:
1940 1¢ WDDR-027
Description: Light separation shows on the upper left wheat
lines. Light extra thickness shows on E
PLURIBUS UNUM and the right wheat tip.
Die
Markers:Obverse:
Light vertical die scratches run through
the upper 9 in the date. A series of
deteriorated vertical die scratches show to the left of the 1 in the date. Multi-directional die scratches show below GOD
in the motto. Faded horizontal die
scratches run through WE in the motto.
Three well separated and mostly horizontal die scratches show in
Lincoln’s upper hair. A series of faded
vertical die scratches show to the right of the Y in LIBERTY. An area of deterioration doubling show behind
the rear truncation of Lincoln’s bust. A
broken series of horizontal die gouges run from behind Lincoln’s lapel, through
the last shoulder fold. Reverse: A wavy die gouge runs north from
the left edge of the left wheat tip. A
series of distinctive die gouges show around the E and P in E PLURIBUS. Diagonal die scratches run northeast from the
L and U in PLURIBUS. Die gouges show to
the right of the lower R in PLURIBUS. Diagonal
die scratches run from the upper left wheat into the O in ONE. A long, curving die crack runs through the
central right wheat stalk. A small die
gouge runs from the outer right edge of the right wheat stalk at approximately 3 o'clock. A series of die gouges run through
and below the letters U and N in UNITED.
Areas of die damage show around the N in UNITED. A light diagonal die scratch shows above the N
in UNITED.
Submitted
By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-028
Description: Light separation shows on the upper left wheat
tip. Extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS
UNUM and the right wheat tip.
Die
Markers: Obverse: Light, mostly vertical, concentric die
scratches run from below the 9 and 4 in the date. Numerous diagonal die scratches show in front
of Lincoln’s forehead, nose and mouth area.
A wavy die scratch runs north from the E in LIBERTY. A series of horizontal and diagonal die
scratches show below the letters RTY in LIBERTY. Horizontal die scratches run between the E in
WE and the first T in TRUST. Horizontal
die scratches run through the letters T and R in TRUST. A broken series of horizontal die gouges run
from the back of Lincoln’s lower lapel, through the last shoulder fold. Reverse: A
strong, horizontal die gouge runs through the letters U and S in PLURIBUS. An area of finger feeder damage shows below
the letters N and U in UNUM. A diagonal
die scratch runs through the opening of the C in CENT. Horizontal die scratches run through the
letters MERIC in AMERICA. A faded die
gouge runs through and below OF.
Submitted
By: Brian Ribar
Cross References: None
known
1940 1¢ WDDR-029
Description: Doubling shows
on both wheat ears, EPU, and the dots.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Die crack across the base of the
bust. Die crack on upper back of
forehead.
Reverse:
Die crack upper left wheat to
E. Die scratch runs SW from N in UNITED.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-030
Description: Doubling shows
on the upper left wheat, EPU, dots, and upper right wheat, kernels, and stem.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Die scratches run NNW/SSE through
I in LIBERTY. Die scratch west of WE.
Reverse:
Die gouge in PLU in
PLURIBUS. Die gouge above E in ONE. Die scratches run SSW from second A in
AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-031
Description: Strong extra
thickness is present on both wheat ears and stems, EPU and the dots.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Die scratches are present below
nose, near the forehead, and below D in GOD.
Reverse:
Parallel die scratches run
roughly NE/SW through lower C in CENT.
Die scratches run roughly NNE/SSW through UN in UNITED. Die gouge right of N in UNITED. Possible die gouge second T in STATES. A curved die scratch runs roughly north to
south under left side of first A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-032
Description: Class II
doubling shows on PLURIBUS UNUM and right wheat and kernels.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Die gouge is present on upper WE.
Reverse:
Die scratches are present on
upper P and R in PLURIBUS and lightly through IBUS. Die scratch inside C in CENT. Light die scratches run roughly east to west
through AM in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: CONECA: 13-R-II-C+VI
1940 1¢ WDDR-033
Description: Doubling shows
on UNUM, upper right wheat and some kernels.
Die Markers:Obverse:
None noted.
Reverse:
Die scratches run roughly east to
west through OF. Die cracks are present
on lower right wheat, mid left wheat.
Die chip centered above NT in CENT and upper right side of right wheat
ear.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-034
Description: Doubling shows
on PLURIBUS UNUM, the dot, right wheat ear, and second S in STATES.
Die Markers:Obverse:
None noted.
Reverse:
Die gouge (dot) below upper left
T in CENT. Prominent die deterioration
is present on the PLURIBUS UNUM.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-035
Description: Minor class II doubling shows very closely on
the lower right wheat.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Criss-crossing die scratches are
present to the right of the lips, nose, and eye running mostly north to south.
Reverse:
Die scratches are present above
the first dot, above the left side of the first U, above RI, through the second
U and to the right of S in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-036
Description: Doubling shows
on the left wheat ear and stem, and closely on EPU decreasing left to right.
Die Markers:Obverse:
None noted.
Reverse:
Die scratch is present on upper L
in PLURIBUS.
Submitted By: Unknown
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-037
Description: Doubling shows
on the left and right wheat ears, EPU and the dots.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Strong die gouges are present at
the rim near N in IN and G in GOD.
Numerous light die scratches run roughly east to west through and around
WE with a stronger die scratch running under E and the first T in TRUST.
Reverse:
A die scratch runs south from C
in AMERICA. A small die scratch runs
NE/SW in the lower D in UNITED.
Submitted By: John Wexler
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-038
Description: Doubling shows
closely on both wheat ears, EPU, and the dots.
Die Markers:Obverse:
Die scratches run roughly north
to south at the neck.
Reverse:
Strong die gouges are present
above I and through the top of U in PLURIBUS.
Die gouges are present between the right wheat ear and second M in
UNUM. A die scratch runs SSW from the
right side of M in AMERICA. Several die
scratches run NNE from ES in STATES.
Submitted By: Frank Baumann
Cross References: None known
1940 1¢ WDDR-039
Description: Medium
extra thickness on EPU, both wheat ears, and AMERICA.
Die Markers: Obverse: None
noted.
Reverse: Die scratch west
from lower L in PLURIBUS.
Description: Moderate extra thickness
shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and both wheat tips. Light separation lines show on many areas of
the right wheat stalk.
Die
Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the
Wexler files as 1940 1¢ WDDO-016. A
light die crack runs along the tail of the 9 in the date. Worn vertical die scratches show below
Lincoln’s chin. A short heavy die
scratch runs south from the tip of Lincoln’s nose. A diagonal die crack runs through the VDB
initials. Two worn about vertical die
scratches show near the rim above the L in LIBERTY. A series of vertical die scratches show above
the Y in LIBERTY. Worn horizontal die
scratches run through GOD. Diagonal die
gouges run through and in the field left of WE. Reverse:
A vertical die scratch runs south from the
lower right curve of the O in ONE. A
light die scratch runs north from the lower curve of the C in CENT. An area of die deterioration shows between
the N and E in CENT. Two separated die
cracks show on the lower and central right wheat stalk.
