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1950-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Repunched Mintmarks
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| WRPM-001 | S/S West Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #1, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-001 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Several NNE/SSW die scratches show to the left and right of the 1 in the date. A die scratch runs NW from the top of Lincoln’s hair between the E in WE and the first T in TRUST. A series of short, but heavy die gouges run North from the back of the neck, just below the back of the lower hair. A strong die dot shows along the back of the vest, SSE from the lower Y in LIBERTY. Numerous parallel NNE-SSE die scratches run above and below the BERTY of LIBERTY. A series of fine N-S die scratches show below the tip of Lincoln’s chin. A pair of parallel N-S die scratches show on the profile at the back of Lincoln’s mouth. Two faded concentric die scratches run close to the rim below and behind the back of the lower bust. A short die gouge shows at the rim NE from the 0 in the date. Stage B: A die crack runs over the designer’s initials. A curved die scratch runs from the back of the bust through the upper right side of the Y in LIBERTY. A curved die scratch runs from the lower left side of the E in LIBERTY to the lower back of the bust. An E-W die crack shows on the back of the forehead. Reverse: Stage A: A strong die gouge (dot) shows above the last S in STATES. A short N-S die gouge shows in the field, right of the upper C in CENT. A fine die scratch runs South from the lower left side of the second U in PLURIBUS. A short N-S die scratch shows inside the left upper opening of the A in STATES. A series of light die scratches run North from the U in UNITED to the lower C in CENT. A die scratch runs NNW-SSE between the N and E in ONE. Stage B: A concentric die scratch shows at the rim above the IBUS in PLURIBUS. A faded N-S die scratch shows below the left side of the vertical crossbar of the T in CENT. The die gouge (dot) above the last S in STATES is not present. |   |
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| WRPM-002 | S/S/S North and North Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #2, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-002 Die Markers: Obverse: A series of die scratches run North from between the 1 & 9 in the date and end in the field below the nose. A series of N-S die scratches show below the front hair curl. A short NW-SE die gouge shows inside the D of VDB. Light die scratches run North above the TY of LIBERTY. Reverse: A N-S die scratch runs directly in the center of the O in OF. A long die scratch runs South just to the right of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. A series of light N-S die scratches run South from the first A in AMERICA and are crossed by a slightly stronger NNW-SSE die scratch. A die scratch runs North from the lower right wheat stem and cuts through the last A in AMERICA. A light die scratch runs South from the left edge of the horizontal crossbar of the first T in STATES and ends just right of the lower right side of the first S in STATES. A series of parallel N-S die scratches show in the field East of the E in ONE. |   |
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| WRPM-003 | S/S South Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #3, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-003 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Numerous die scratches run generally NW through and above the 1 & 9 in the date ending in the field in front of Lincoln’s chin. Several short die scratches connect Lincoln’s upper chin to the lower lip. Numerous die scratches run N from above the T & Y in LIBERTY. A long die scratch runs South from below the L in LIBERTY. A short die scratch shows below the V in VDB. Several short N-S die scratches show in the upper hair below and to the SW of WE. Several short N-S die scratches show below the front hair curl. A N-S die scratch connects the bridge of the nose with the eyebrow. Several short N-S die scratches show in front of the eye. A long die scratch shows in the field to the right of the front hair curl and runs South to right of the tip of the nose. Stage B: The Stage A die scratches near the 1 & 9 in the date are present but weak. A few of the N-S die scratches in the upper hair are present but weak. All other Stage A die markers are worn away. Reverse: Stage A: Several die scratches run South from left of the upper C in CENT through the N & U in UNITED and ending below the O in OF. A strong but short die scratch runs South from below the F in OF. Many parallel die scratches run South from the right side of the E in ONE and through the T in CENT. A long die scratch runs South from between the B & U in PLURIBUS ending in the field just above the upper N in ONE. A NW-SE die scratch runs through the lower U and left arm of the M in UNUM. Stage B: A very light die scratch runs North from the upper left side of the E in AMERICA ending in the field left of the upper first S in STATES. A tiny die dot shows in the field right of the upper opening of the last S in STATES. |   |
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| WRPM-004 | S/S/S North and Tilted Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #4, Cherrypickers: FS-1-1950S-504, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-004 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Heavy die scratches run North from below and left of the 1 in the date ending at or right of the tip of the nose. Two mostly N-S die scratches show between the 1 & 9 in the date. A N-S die scratch cuts through the upper opening of the 9 in the date. A faded die scratch runs North from the upper chin to the upper lip. Three light and parallel die scratches run North from the upper Y in LIBERTY. A die gouge shows in the field to the right of the upper G in GOD. A heavy die gouge shows at the rim above and left of the I in IN. Stage B: A heavy die dot shows in the field North of the R in LIBERTY. The die scratches near the 1 in the date are present, but weaker. A die dot shows in the field right of the I in IN about a third of the way up. Reverse: Stage A: Several faded die scratches run N-S inside the C in CENT. A die scratch runs N-S in the field NW of the upper C in CENT. Three parallel die scratches run North from the upper left side of the O in ONE. Two long die scratches run North from the tops of the E and S in STATES. A N-S die scratch shows in the field to the left of the O in OF. Several N-S die scratches run through the AMER in AMERICA and the first S in STATES. Stage B: A single die scratch runs North from the upper left side of the O in ONE. A tiny die dot shows above the E in STATES. The Stage A, N-S die scratch to the left of the O in OF is present, but weak. |   |
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| WRPM-005 | S/S West Comments: The original WRPM-007 was found to be a new die stage of WRPM-005, and has been added to this listing. Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #5, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-005 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A concentric die gouge shows at the rim above the N in IN and the G in GOD. A die gouge shows along the NW margin of the O in GOD. Numerous parallel die scratches run NNW above the TY in LIBERTY. A strong concentric die scratch shows near the rim below the designer’s initials and the back of the bust. Numerous NNW-SSE die scratches run below the chin and through the 1 and 9 in the date. A concentric die scratch shows near the rim below the front of the bust and below the mint mark. Numerous parallel die scratches run NW-SE below the TRUS in TRUST. Stage B: Numerous light N-S die scratches run through the date and mint mark area. A NNW-SSE die scratch connects the eyebrow with the bridge of the nose. A die scratch runs SE from the rim above the upper right side of the E in WE. A strong die gouge shows at the rim above the U & S in TRUST. A strong die scratch runs NW-SE from above the S in TRUST to the left side in the last T in TRUST. A long die scratch run SE in the field below the U in TRUST. A die scratch runs SSE from the lower left side of the mint mark. The Stage A concentric die scratch at the back of the bust by the rim is present but weak. Stage C: Die scratch under U in TRUST weak. Die scratch right side of the E in WE weak. Concentric die scratch at rim under bust present but very faint. Die scratches at date mostly worn away. Die scratch SSE from mint mark weak. Other obverse die scratches mostly worn away. Die gouge right of the mint mark. Reverse: Stage A: A long die scratch runs SW-NE through the left side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. Two very light die scratches run mostly South from the right lower curve in the C in AMERICA. A light die scratch runs SW-NE through the right arm of the M in AMERICA. Some light N-S die scratches show in the field to the left of the upper C in CENT. Stage B: New reverse die. Numerous mostly N-S die scratches show throughout much of the central reverse. Stage C: New reverse die. Numerous curved, but mostly N-S die scratches show through the A & T in STATES and the C & A in AMERICA. A number of N-S die scratches show along the left inside opening of the C in CENT. Several light die scratches run NNW from the upper left side of the first A in AMERICA. Numerous, light die scratches run mostly South from the lower opening of the A in STATES. |    |
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| WRPM-006 | S/S East Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #16, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-028 Die Markers: Obverse: Faded die scratches run North from the 9 in the date. A die dot can be seen on the front edge of the bust WSW from the lower edge of the mint mark. A tiny die dot shows in the field NE of the bowtie. Reverse: A series of three parallel die scratches run SSE from below the upper crossbar of the E in CENT. A heavy, but faded die scratch runs South from the lower left side of the E in ONE ending just below the left side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. A short die scratch runs North from the left upper side of the O in ONE. A die dot shows along the lower left outer margin of the C in CENT. Another die dot shows in the field north of the left side of the N in UNITED. Light die scratches run N-S above the UN in UNITED and SW of the C in CENT. |   |
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| WRPM-007 | S/S Tilted (Rotated) Comments: This is a replacement die. The original WRPM-007 was found to be a later die stage of WRPM-005. Die Markers: Obverse: Numerous, light die scratches run NNW-SSE through the left edge of the date. A die clash remnant shows at the front of the neck, north of the bow tie. Numerous die scratches run north from the upper RTY in LIBERTY. A N-S die scratch shows almost perfectly centered inside the opening of the ear. A die gouge (dot) shows in the field below the R in TRUST. A die gouge (dot) shows in the field, SE of the O in GOD. Numerous, mostly E-W concentric die scratches show on the lower bust and lapel area. Reverse: A band of parallel, SW-NE oriented die scratches run through and below the C and E in CENT. Numerous die scratches run south from below the IBU in PLURIBUS into the upper N in ONE. A strong die scratch runs north from the lower left edge of the A in STATES. A die clash remnant shows to the NE of the N in CENT. Several N-S oriented die scratches show through the E in ONE and the T in CENT. |   |
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| WRPM-008 | S/S West Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A strong die clash shows at the neck above the upper bowtie. A strong die scratch runs NNW from the upper right side of the 1 in the date. A light die crack runs North from the upper ear, through the hair and ends at the lower right corner of the W in WE. Stage B: The die crack on the head is stronger and runs to the rim along the right side of the W in WE. A die crack runs SW from the lower left corner of the bowtie, ending just left of the top buttonhole. A N-S die crack shows on the lower bust, NW of the first shoulder fold. Reverse: Stage A: A strong E-W die scratch runs through the upper vertical bar of the T in CENT. Several die scratches run N-S through and below the C in CENT, the N in UNUM and the O in OF. A short die scratch runs South from the right side of the lower O in OF. Several light die scratches connect the upper left side of the O in ONE with the first U in PLURIBUS. Stage B: A strong die gouge (dot) shows above the upper left side of the T in CENT. A die crack runs SE to the rim on the lower right wheat stalk left of the last A in AMERICA. |   |
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| WRPM-009 | S/S/S West and West Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #9, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-009 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Numerous light parallel die scratches run North from around the 1 & 9 in the date. A strong die scratch runs South from the lower tail of the 9 in the date, just left of the mint mark. Two die scratches run South from either side of the 5 in the date. A die clash shows at the neck. Numerous N-S die scratches show on the on the back of the neck and below the ear. Numerous N-S die scratches run through LIBERTY with some running all the way North to the G in GOD. Stage B: A die dot shows in the field just right of the bridge of the nose. A die gouge runs SW-NE inside the lower opening of the G in GOD. A tiny tie dot shows between the lower G and O in GOD. Reverse: Stage A: A die gouge (dot) shows above and between the U and N in UNITED. A die dot shows along the left upper side of the I in UNITED. A light die scratch runs N-S through the left tip of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. A light die scratch runs North from the upper left side of the E in STATES. A long die scratch runs South from the lower left corner of the N in CENT. Two parallel die scratches run N-S to the left of the right wheat stem base. A light die scratch runs South from the center of the lower curve of the C in CENT. Stage B: The Stage A die dot above the U & N in UNITED is still present. A new and stronger die dot shows North of the die dot between the U & N in UNITED. A tiny die crack runs N-S on the upper left of the second wheat kernel in the left wheat stalk. |   |
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| WRPM-010 | S/S/S South and Tilted Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #10, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-010 Die Markers: Obverse: Numerous heavy N-S die scratches show through the 1 & 9 of the date. Several short N-S die scratches show on the bridge of the nose..A series of long die scratches run South through the nose ending in the field in front of the chin. A short die crack runs NW-SE through the V & B in the VDB initials. A light die scratch runs NW from the upper opening of the Y in LIBERTY. A short E-W die gouge shows inside the upper opening of the N in IN. A short N-S die gouge shows in the upper hair SE of the D in GOD. A curved die scratch arcs NE toward the rim above the first T in TRUST. A concentric die scratch shows at the rim NE of the R in TRUST. Two die gouges show near the rim NW and NE of the last T in TRUST. Reverse: Strong “finger feeder” die gouges run SW-NE through the upper N in ONE. |   |
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| WRPM-011 | S/S East Comments: The original WRPM-067 was found to be an earlier die stage of WRPM-011, and has been added to this die. Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #11, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-011 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Extremely strong die scratches show on the neck below the ear. Two parallel die scratches run south from below and right of the 1 in the date. Two parallel die scratches run perfectly north from the bridge of the nose with the left one just grazing the tip of the eyebrow and continuing north in front of the forehead. A grouping of short die scratches run north from the upper head south of GOD. Numerous N-S die scratches show inside and in front of the ear. Numerous N-S abrasion lines show on several areas of the central bust above, below and behind the upper lapel. A strong die gouge shows on the lower bust and runs ESE from the upper B in VDB. A series of three light, parallel die scratches run south from the right edge of the upper button hole. Stage B: Most Stage A die scratches gone. Die scratches on the neck below the ear weaker. New north-south die scratches show between the 1 and 9 in the date. A strong die gouge runs NW from the back of the lower bust. Several strong N-S die scratches run through the TY in LIBERTY and to the right from the back of the bust. Numerous N-S die scratches run though IN and GOD. Faded N-S die scratches show in front of Lincoln’s mouth. Stage C: The Stage B die gouge from the lower back of the bust is present, but weak. The Stage B north-south die scratches between the 1 and 9 in the date are present, but weak. A strong die gouge (dot) shows on the back margin of the upper hair below GOD. A tiny die dot shows just below the G in GOD. A strong die gouge (dot) shows below the neck and north of the bowtie. Stage D: The Stage C strong die gouge at the back of the upper hair is still present. The Stage C die gouge (dot) above the bowtie is still present. A light SW-NE die crack shows in the back of the hair below the G in GOD and the W in WE. Reverse: Stage A: Several mostly N-S die scratches run through the right side of the T in CENT. A strong N-S die scratch shows in the field equidistant from the lower T in CENT and the left edge of the central right wheat stalk. Several strong N-S die scratches connect the L & U in PLURIBUS and the O in ONE. Two parallel die scratches run NW from above and below the NE corner of the E in ONE. Stage B: Stage A die scratches worn away. Heavy finger feeder damage runs ENE through the upper E in ONE. Die scratch runs north from lower right side of first A in AMERICA. Stage C: Finger feeder damage worn away. Die scratch right of A in AMERICA weak. A grouping of tiny die gouges (dots) show just below the central E in ONE. Stage D: New reverse die. A new set of similar, but different finger feeder gouges show through the N in ONE. |     |
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| WRPM-012 | S/S East Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #12, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-012 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Faded die scratches run NNW-SSE on the neck area, NW of the bowtie. A strong die gouge (dot) shows below the lower left side of the mint mark. A die dot shows in front of the lower bust South of the 1 in the date. A light die crack is starting to form on the central bust behind the upper lapel. Stage B: A long die crack runs North from the hair through the central right side of the W in WE to the rim. The die crack on the central bust behind the upper lapel is stronger. A long die crack runs South on the front of the bust to the rim just behind the first shoulder fold. Two strong die gouges (dots) show on Lincoln’s face, one SW of the back of the nostril and one at the back of the chin. The Stage B die dot below the 1 in the date is still present. A light N-S die crack shows in the hair below the W in WE. Reverse: Stage A: Numerous N-S die scratches cover almost the entire area of the central reverse. A strong die gouge runs NE from the upper right side of the R in PLURIBUS to the rim. Distinctive scratch patterns show inside the E in CENT, the D in UNITED and the O in OF. Stage B: Most of the Stage B die scratches are faded but still present. The die gouge from the R in PLURIBUS is present, but weak. A well-hidden die gouge runs West from the uppermost wheat kernel in the left wheat stalk. |   |
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| WRPM-013 | S/S West Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #13, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-027 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A multitude of fine die scratches run N-S through much of the date area with stronger ones showing inside the 9 in the date and above the upper left corner of the 1 in the date. Two parallel die scratches show on the lower bust and run North from the front of the second shoulder fold. Many fine die scratches run NW-SE through TRUST. Stage B: A die crack runs NE from the lower back of the bust. A die scratch runs NNE from the lower right side of the second shoulder fold. A NNW-SSE die scratch shows in the field right of the tip of the Nose. A short die gouge runs SW from the central left side of the N in IN. A die dot shows above the upper vertical bar of the N in IN. A die gouge shows inside the right opening of the G in GOD. A very light E-W die crack shows in the upper hair below the E in WE. The Stage B die scratches inside the 9 in the date and from the 1 are still present. One of the Stage B parallel die scratches at the front of the second shoulder fold is still present. A light die scratch runs SE from the underside of the right horizontal crossbar of the T in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs NNE from between the upper RT in LIBERTY. A strong die gouge (dot) shows in the field well South of the TY in LIBERTY. Reverse: Stage A: A multitude of N-S die scratches cover most of the central reverse. Heavy abrasion to remove a die clash has thinned the upper right vertical bar of the N in CENT. A strong die scratch runs South from the lower left arm of the R in AMERICA. Numerous N-S die scratches show inside the C in CENT with two distinctive stronger ones emanating from the upper right inner curve of the C. Distinctive WNW-ESE die scratches run through the right side of the O in OF with some crossing through the lower F in OF. Inverted “V” shaped die scratches show inside the left lower opening of the last S in STATES. A strong die dot shows just to the left of the lower T in CENT. Stage B: The Stage A abraded area on the upper right vertical bar of the N in CENT is still present. The Stage A die dot left of the lower T in CENT is still present. Most of the Stage A N-S die scratches have been abraded away although the two stronger ones inside the C in CENT are still present. A die dot shows along the upper left side of the I in UNITED. A few light N-S die scratches show inside the C in CENT. A die dot shows inside the lower left opening of the E in ONE. |    |
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| WRPM-014 | S/S East Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #15, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-013 Die Markers: Obverse: The mint mark is close to the tail of the 5 in the date. Strong N-S die scratches show below the front hair curl. Many parallel N-S die scratches show through and below the date area. A grouping of N-S die scratches shows below the ear. A tight cluster of N-S die scratches show in the field immediately behind the neck NE of the Y in LIBERTY. A group of two die gouges show on the upper left side of the collar. A strong die gouge runs West from the central left side of the T in TRUST. Several short NW-SE die scratches show below the TR in TRUST. Short N-S die scratches show behind the eye and inside the temple area. Reverse: A long die scratch runs North from just above the right wheat stem through the C in AMERICA, the A & T in STATES, the left side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT and ends inside the central E in ONE. A long die scratch runs North from the upper right side of the U in UNITED almost to the upper left wheat tip. Numerous strong N-S die scratches run through and SE of the last A in AMERICA |   |
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| WRPM-015 | S/S Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run South from the lower chin ending in the field to the left of the 1 in the date. A die dot shows in the field between the 1 and 9 in the date. A series of strong NNW-SSE die scratches show on the front of the bust, SW of the 1 in the date (Matches Bordner photos). A die scratch runs North from the top of the forehead, behind the front hair curl and reappears in the field below the first T in TRUST. A very strong die dot shows NW of the S in TRUST. A strong die gouge shows at the rim NW of the U in TRUST. Several strong die gouges show at the rim SW from the I in IN. Several light die scratches run North from the top of the T in LIBERTY. Two closely spaced parallel die scratches connect the back of the hair to the back of Lincoln’s shoulder, NE of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Many die scratches run South from the U & R in PLURIBUS through most of the O in ONE. A strong die scratch runs North from the upper central N in ONE. Two parallel die scratches run N-S just right of the right side of the N in ONE. Two parallel die scratches run N-S inside the opening of the C in CENT. |   |
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| WRPM-016 | S/S North Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Numerous die scratches run NNW to near the front of the chin from between the 1 & 9 in the date. A strong die gouge runs East from the front of the bowtie. A strong die gouge runs SE from the rim above the R in TRUST. A grouping of N-S die scratches shows below the front hair curl. Die gouge on the neck. Die gouge at the eye. Stage B: Die gouge from the bowtie abraded away. Die gouge above the R in TRUST abraded away. Die gouge on the neck still present. Die gouge at the eye still present. Die clash at the throat. Weak NE/SW die crack on the back of the shoulder. Stage C: A long die scratch runs NE from the lower front of the bust along the left side of the mint mark and between the 9 & 5 in the date. A die gouge shows at the neck, North of the bow tie. A curved die crack shows on the back of the head above the ear. A faded N-S die scratch shows in the field behind the back of the neck. Reverse: Stage A: A N-S die scratch splits the central opening of the O in OF. Two closely spaced parallel die scratches run North from the upper left side of the O in OF. A die scratch runs North from the upper left side of the N in UNITED to the lower C in CENT. A die gouge (dot) shows toward the rim along the upper right side of the right wheat tassels. Two well-spaced, but parallel die scratches run SW from the right side of the B in PLURIBUS and the left side of the S in PLURIBUS. Stage B: New reverse die. Die chip (dot) on the upper center of the C in AMERICA. Stage C: A light die crack runs SE to the rim from the lower right side of the right wheat stalk. A long thin die scratch runs ESE from the lower right leg of the R in PLURIBUS to almost touching the lower right leg of the N in UNUM. A short, but strong die scratch runs South in the field near the lower left side of the second U in PLURIBUS. This die scratch intersects the previously mentioned ESE die scratch. A small die gouge (dot) shows at the upper margin of the C in AMERICA. Two long and parallel die scratches run ENE from the lower right side of the left wheat stalk below OF. These die scratches run all the way through the lower A & M in AMERICA where they join several other parallel die scratches above and below that area. A tiny die scratch runs North from the direct upper center of the T in CENT. Two die dots, almost a letter width apart show inside the lower E in ONE. Three die dots run in a NW-SE line inside the upper opening of the E in ONE. |    |
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| WRPM-017 | S/S South Comments: The Stage D coin for this die is considerably later die stage than Stage C, with a new reverse die that is already LDS. I would appreciate if an intervening die stage could be examined for this die. Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A long die scratch runs SSE from the lower tip of the chin almost to the front of the bust, left of the 1 in the date. A tiny die gouge shows on the upper margin of the hair, SE of the G in GOD. A short slashing die scratch shows in the upper hair just SE of the previously mentioned die gouge. Faded light die scratches run SSE-NNW through and between the 1 and 9 in the date . A short N-S die gouges shows on the vest, SW from the buttonhole. Stage B: A strong die gouge shows inside the lower left margin of the tail of the 9 in the date. Two long die scratches form a V to the left of the mint mark. A very strong die dot shows in the field, NW of the 1 in the date. A heavily abraded die clash shows at the throat. Heavy N-S abrasion lines show through the outer chin area. A strong die dot shows in the field East of the upper chin. Two mostly parallel die scratches run through the tip of the nose with one running all the way SE to between the 1 & 9 in the date where it crosses a strong N-S die scratch above it. Numerous NW-SE die scratches show though and NE of the T & Y in LIBERTY. A die dot shows in the field well South of the N in IN. A short N-S die scratch shows just in front of the eye. A strong die dot shows in the field, well East of the mint mark and below the 5 & 0 in the date. Stage C: The Stage B die gouge is still present in the tail of the 9 in the date. The die gouge to the NW in the 1 in the date is still present. Die clash at throat faintly visible. Most other Stage B die markers are either much weaker or missing. A faded die scratch runs WNW from the central left side of the W in WE. Stage D: Die gouge in 9 faintly present. Die gouge NW of 1 faintly present. All other Stage C die markers worn away. Numerous N-S die scratches show to the left of the 1 in the date. A strong die gouge shows along the lower right side of the 1 in the date. A “V” shaped die scratch shows on the neck NW of the bow tie. N-S die scratches show on the cheek, west of the back of the mouth. Strong N-S die scratches show inside the upper shoulder fold. Light, N-S die scratches show on the back of the neck SW of the lower ear. Light, parallel die scratches run N-S directly behind the back of the head. A strong, but faded die scratch runs north of the 5 in the date. A strong die gouge runs south from the lower last T in TRUST. A die gouge runs south from the rim at K-2. Reverse: Stage A: A small die gouge shows on the upper left side of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. Light parallel die scratches connect the upper T in CENT with the lower E in ONE. A die dot shows East of the upper horizontal crossbar of the E in ONE. Two faded N-S die scratches show in the field to the left of the E in ONE, SE of the previously mentioned die dot. A small die gouge shows on the lower margin of the C in CENT and a faded die scratch runs South from this gouge. Stage B: The Stage A small die gouge on the lower margin of the C in CENT and the faded die scratch running South are weak, but visible. The Stage A die gouge along the upper left side of the T in CENT is still present. The Stage A die scratches to the left of the opening of the E in ONE are barely visible. All other Stage A die markers are worn away. A tiny die dot shows between the lower N and E in ONE. Two other tiny die dots show NE of the upper right side of the N in CENT and below the left side of the E in ONE. Stage C: A die crack runs to the rim from the upper left side of the left wheat stalk. The die gouge on the upper left side of the T in CENT is still present (This die gouge shows in all known die stages). A die dot shows inside the opening of the N in CENT. A small die dot shows along the left upper margin of the upper E in ONE. A die dot shows to the right of the lower opening of the E in ONE. Stage D: New reverse die. A light die crack shows on the central left wheat stalk NW of the U in UNUM. A single die scratch runs south from the lower M in AMERICA. A very light die scratch runs north from the upper left arm of the N in UNITED. A faded N-S die scratch shows inside the central opening of the C in AMERICA. A die gouge (dot) shows along the back of the E in ONE just east and above the central crossbar. A tiny die scratch runs north from the upper left edge of the E in CENT. |      |
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| WRPM-018 | S/S East Comments: 1950-S WRPM-048 was discovered to be a stage of WRPM-18 and has been added to this listing. Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A strong series of die gouges show at the rim right of the last T in TRUST at approximately K-2:30. An additional die gouge shows at the rim at K-3:00 (These die gouges show in all known die stages). Faded die scratches run North from the RTY in LIBERTY with a stronger one emanating from the upper right side of the T in LIBERTY. A NW-SE die scratch shows on the lower bust to the left of the B in VDB. Light concentric die scratches show at the back of the lips and on the beard. A WSW-ESE die scratch shows on the upper cheek, SE of the eyelid. Stage B: The die gouges at K-2:30 and K-3:00 are present, but weaker (These die gouges show in all known die stages). A short die gouge runs South from the lower margin of the shoulder, just left from the V in VDB. Stage C: The die gouges at K-2:30 and K-3:00 are present, but weaker (These die gouges show in all known die stages). Two very strong SW-NE die scratches run through the R in TRUST. The Stage B, short die gouge that runs South from the lower margin of the shoulder, just left from the V in VDB is present and stronger. Fine concentric die scratches show at the rim above IN GOD WE T. A short SSW-NNE die crack shows in the upper hair below WE. A short die gouge runs SW from the lower left side of the W in WE. Reverse: Stage A: Two parallel, but widely spaced N-S die scratches run through the O in OF and to the left of the first A in AMERICA. These die scratches continue South to the lower left wheat stem. Very light die scratches run North from the upper left side of the N in UNITED. A long N-S die scratch runs South from between the M & E in AMERICA. A long die scratch runs North from the upper right side of the last A in AMERICA. Several short die scratches run North from the lower right wheat stem. A well-hidden die dot shows on the lower left wheat stalk SW of the U in UNITED and between the third and fourth kernels from the bottom (This marker is present in Stages A & B). Stage B: A strong die gouge (dot) shows above the upper central margin of the vertical crossbar of the T in CENT. The previously mentioned Stage A die dot between kernels three and four is still present. A tiny die gouge shows along the upper right margin of the right wheat tassels. Stage C: New reverse die. Numerous N-S die scratches show throughout most of the reverse. Some notable ones include a strong scratch inside the E in ONE and a distinctive die scratch pattern through the UNI of UNITED and OF. |    |
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| WRPM-019 | S/S/S West and West Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A concentric die gouge shows along the rim from K-9:30 clockwise to between the N of IN and the G in GOD. A strong series of die scratches run North from the T in LIBERTY. A strong die dot shows NE of the upper I in IN. Die damage shows at the rim SW of the last T in TRUST at approximately K-2:00. A grouping of N-S die scratches shows on the neck, NW of the bow tie (These die scratches are present in all known die stages). Two short, but strong die gouges run SE from below the lower central chin area. A long, but faded group of die scratches run North form the 19 in the date and end in the field just below nose level. Stage B: The Stage A die damage at the rim SW of the last T in TRUST at approximately K-2:00 is present, but weak. The Stage A concentric die gouge along the rim from K-9:30 clockwise to between the N of IN and the G in GOD is present and strong. The Stage A die scratches running North from the T in LIBERTY are still visible. The Stage A die dot NE of the I in IN is much weaker. Stage C: Most Stage A and B markers are still present. A die clash line shows at the throat above the bowtie. Stage D: The Stage A-C die scratches on the neck and North from the T in LIBERTY are still present. The die clash at the neck has been heavily abraded leaving numerous N-S die scratches. A fresh series of N-S die scratches connect the lower nose with the upper chin. Stage E: The Stage A-C die scratches North from the T in LIBERTY have been reduced to two long parallel scratches. The die scratches on the neck NW of the bowtie are still present. The die damage at the rim below the last T in TRUST is completely missing. The N-S die abrasion marks at the neck are present but weaker. Reverse: Stage A: A strong series of die scratches run N-S though the E in ONE. Two short die scratches run North from the upper left side of the horizontal crossbar in the T in CENT (Visible in all known die stages). A short die scratch runs North from the upper left side of the O in OF. Light N-S die scratches show through and below the AMER in AMERICA. A strong die scratch runs South from the lower left corner of the E in STATES to the right side of the last A in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) shows along the upper left margin of the U in UNITED. Stage B: Most Stage A die markers are present but weaker. A new die scratch runs North from the apex of the O in ONE. Stage C: Most Stage A and B markers are still present. Evidence of a die clash shows inside the lower right opening of the C in CENT. Stage D: Nearly all of the Stage A-C markers are worn away. The light die scratches running North from the upper left side of horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT are still present. A light N-S die scratch shows between the E and R in AMERICA. The short die scratch running North from the upper left side of the O in OF is barely visible. Stage E: The die scratch running North from the apex of the O in ONE and the Two short die scratches that run North from the upper left side of the horizontal crossbar in the T in CENT are the only markers that remain. A fresh die dot shows above the right tip of the lower horizontal crossbar of the E in STATES. |     |
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| WRPM-020 | S/S/S North and Tilted Comments: This die is similar to WRPM-004 but shows a secondary mintmark on the right side. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die scratch, oriented SSW-NNE shows SE from the lower O in GOD. A short die scratch runs N/S inside the lower opening of the ear. Reverse: Small die gouge (dot) under C in CENT. Die crack running north to south inside upper left wheat. |   |
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| WRPM-021 | S/S West Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A pair of die gouge shows at the rim above the upper left side of the S in TRUST and NE of the last T in TRUST. A die dot shows in the field SE of the lower last T in TRUST. Numerous die scratches run N-S through and well above the RTY in LIBERTY. A single die scratch runs NNE from the upper left corner of the T in LIBETY. A series of parallel die scratches run NNW-SSE in the field in front of Lincoln’s face. Numerous die scratches run north from the front of the bust, through the 1 & 9 in the date and ending in the field in front of Lincoln’s chin. A few die scratches run north from the forehead and into the upper hair curl. A concentric die scratch runs clockwise and close to the rim from just above the L in LIBERTY to the G in GOD. Stage B: Die scratches through date and in front of chin weaker. A die clash shows at the neck. A short die scratch runs N-S just left of the upper right margin of the chin. Three short parallel die scratches show inside the eye socket. A light E-W die crack shows on the lower bust above the VDB initials. Stage C: Die clash at neck very weak. Die scratches through date and in front of chin very weak. Die crack above VDB thicker. Die scratches at eye worn away. A grouping of three die gouges (dots) show SE of the eyelid; in the field directly right of the upper bridge of the nose and on the upper nose, SE of the eye. A strong die gouge shows in the field well east of Lincoln’s lips. Reverse: Stage A: Two faded and parallel die scratches run N-S inside the left margin of the C in CENT. Very light die scratches run north from the upper left side of the O in ONE. Very light die scratches run south from the lower opening of the M in AMERICA. Stage B: The N-S die scratches inside the C in CENT are still visible. A die scratch runs north from the upper left corner of the T in CENT through the E in ONE. Fresh NNW-SSE die scratches show between the U & N of UNITED and through the lower left side of the first A in AMERICA. Stage C: New reverse die. A strong die gouge shows in the field to the West of the E in E PLURIBUS. Numerous light die scratches run NNW-SSE through the upper left wheat stalk. Distinctive die scratches run south from the lower M in AMERICA. A die scratch runs south from the lower first S in STATES through the E in AMERICA. Numerous NNW-SSE through the T in STATES. A strong E-W die gouge shows at the rim above the UR in PLURIBUS. Numerous NNW-SSE through the T in CENT. A strong die scratch runs south from the lower left side of the O in OF. A light die scratch runs NW-SE through the left edge of the O in ONE. |    |
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| WRPM-022 | S/S Northeast Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #8, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-008 Die Markers: Obverse: Two die scratches show North of the date and East of the chin. A light N-S die scratch shows along the right side of the R in LIBERTY. A similar light die scratch runs South from the lower right side of the horizontal crossbar of the T in LIBERTY. A grouping of die gouges (dots) show at the back of Lincoln’s lower hair. A group of three die gouges (dots) show below and SE of Lincoln’s eye. Reverse: Two parallel die scratches run N-S through the N in UNITED and the O in OF. |   |
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| WRPM-023 | S/S East Die Markers: Obverse: A N-S die scratch connects the lower left side of the tail of the 9 in the date with the lowest point of the upper curve. Two strong die scratches run NNW from between the 5 & 9 in the date and from above the middle 5 in the date. A short, but strong die scratch connects the upper chin with the lower lip. Numerous N-S die scratches show through and to the right of the RTY in LIBERTY. Several strong die scratches run NNW above and left of the R in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs SE from the lower right side of the V in VDB and an additional die scratch runs ESE from the lower right side of the B in VDB. Some light NW-SE die scratches run through the R in TRUST. A short die scratch shows NE from the upper right side of the one in the date. A very light die scratch runs N-S to the left of the mint mark. Two closely spaced die scratches run SW-NE in the hair below the OD in GOD. Reverse: A die scratch runs through the lower RIB of PLURIBUS. A vertical die scratch to the left of the T in CENT. Light die scratches run North from the the upper left side of the O in ONE. Light, NNE-SSW oriented die scratches show below the second U in PLURIBUS. A light die gouge (dot) shows between and above the upper right corner of the N in CENT and the upper left corner of the T in CENT A nice die gouge (dot) shows to the SW of the lower left corner of the E in ONE. |   |
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| WRPM-024 | S/S South Cross-References: Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-017 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A band of N-S die scratches run between the upper forehead and the front hair curl. A strong NNW-SSE die scratch shows below the front hair curl, just East of the previously mentioned die scratches. A series of parallel SW-NE die scratches show inside the temple behind the eye. Two parallel die scratches run N-S from the upper lip to the chin. Die scratches run South from the R in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs North from the 9 in the date. Stage B: Almost all of the EDS markers are worn away. A couple of very light N-S die scratches remain below the hair curl. Two very well-hidden die scratches show on the lower bust near the initials. The first, is a tiny NW-SE orientated die scratch that cuts just below the B in VDB, the second runs E-W, two letter thicknesses to the left of the V in VDB. A tiny N-S die gouge shows inside the right upper opening of the R in LIBERTY. A die gouge (dot) shows on the upper central margin of the B in LIBERTY. Reverse: Stage A: Several die scratches run North from around the N in ONE with a stronger one connecting the upper diagonal crossbar of the N in ONE to the B in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs South from the second U in PLURIBUS (Bordner’s notes). Stage B: A single N-S die scratch shows in the field NE of the upper right side of the N on ONE. A grouping of three light die scratches run South from below the lower left side of the horizontal bar of the T in CENT. A die dot shows close to the right edge of the right wheat stalk at approximately K-3. |   |
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| WRPM-025 | S/S/S East and West Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #6, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-006 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Light SW-NE die scratches show below GOD. A series of strong N-S die scratches show between the R & T in LIBERTY. Lighter die scratches run North from the T in LIBERTY to the left of the previous die scratches. A light die scratch runs South from the lower left side of the mint mark. A light die scratch runs North from just left of the apex of the 9 in the date. Faded die scratches run South from the lower chin. Several N-S die scratches show in front of the lips with one stronger one connecting the upper chin to the left side of the nostril. A strong N-S die scratch shows in the field, just left of the tip of the nose. Stage B: The die scratches above the R & T in LIBERTY are weaker. Stage C: The die scratches above the R & T in LIBERTY are weaker. Stage D: The die scratches above the R & T in LIBERTY are worn away. Reverse: Stage A: No die crack from the upper left wheat lines. Several die scratches run North from the top of the E in ONE to the first U in UNUM. A longer N-S die scratch runs inside the E in ONE connecting all three horizontal crossbars and running into the field to the North. Two parallel die scratches run South from both lower corners of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT (the right scratch is longer than the left). Stage B: Die scratches are weaker. Stage C: A die crack runs NW to the rim from the upper left wheat stalk. Stage D: New reverse die: A light die crack runs to the rim NW of the last S in STATES. A strong die crack runs SE to the rim, East of the last A in AMERICA. |   |
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| WRPM-026 | S/S Tilted (Rotated) Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #7, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-007 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A die scratch runs SSW from the lower left side of the upper curve of the 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs SSE from the lower tip of the 9 in the date almost to the bust SW of the mint mark. Die scratch runs south from R in TRUST. A die dot shows on the cheek equidistant between the lower earlobe and the back of the nose (This die gouge shows in all known die stages). A long N-S die scratch shows behind the back of the head directly between the T & Y in LIBERTY. Several strong die scratches run South from below the ER in LIBERTY. A series of light die scratches run NW-SE through and below the R in LIBERTY. Stage B: A trio of parallel die scratches run North from the T & Y in LIBERTY. A strong group of die scratches run North from the 195 in the date with a strong NNW-SSE scratch originating from inside the center of the 9 in the date. Stage C: The die dot on the cheek is still visible. Reverse: Stage A: A parallel grouping of die scratches run North from the upper left side of the N in UNITED (These die scratches are visible in all known die stages). One of these die scratches continues North in the field to above the upper C in CENT. A short SW-NE oriented die gouge shows in the field East of the central bar of the E in ONE (This die gouge is at least weakly visible in all known die stages). Stage B: Numerous die scratches run NNW from the upper left side of the C in CENT. A strong, curving die scratch runs South from the lower right side of the first U in UNUM, ending in the field just left of the central bar of the E in ONE. Stage C: The die scratches at the N in UNITED are still present. The die gouge to the East of the E in ONE is present, but weak. |   |
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| WRPM-027 | S/S/S Tilted and Tilted (Rotated) Die Markers: Obverse: A parallel series of die scratches run N-S through and to the right of the 1 in the date. A die dot shows to the left of the upper left curve of the mint mark. A strong die scratch runs North from the upper left branch of the Y in LIBERTY. This die scratch is intersected by a NW-SE die scratch about a letter length to the North of the Y. A grouping of die scratches run N-S between the upper forehead and the hair curl. A NW-SE die scratch shows just to the left of the previously mentioned die scratches (This area is similar to WRPM-024, but this is a different die). A faded N-S die gouge shows in the upper hair South of WE. Reverse: Two short die gouges run South from along the right upper margin of the upper left wheat lines. A series of three N-S die scratches run through and above the last A in AMERICA. |   |
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| WRPM-028 | S/S West Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run South from the lower tip and the field right of the chin ending to the left of the 1 in the date. Another grouping of similar die scratches run North from the upper 9 in the date ending in the field in front of the upper forehead. A light die scratch connects the eyebrow to the bridge of the nose. A strong die scratch runs SE from the lower left corner of the E in LIBERTY. A strong die gouge (dot) shows to the right of the central vertical bar of the L in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs NW from the upper left corner of the B in LIBERTY. A grouping of closely spaced parallel die scratches run North from the TY in LIBERTY. A long line of N-S die scratches shows behind the upper head below God and the N of IN A small die gouge shows in the eye-socket, SE of the eyelid. Reverse: A N-S die crack along the right central opening of the O in ONE. A strong die scratch runs WSW from the lower left corner of the E in STATES. A grouping of short N-S die scratches shows in the field between the lower C and E in CENT. A light die scratch runs North from the lower right side of the left wheat SW of the O in OF. |   |
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| WRPM-029 | S/S East Comments: This die exhibits doubling on E in WE from the doubled working hub, WWHO-001. Cross-References: Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-014 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: NW-SE die scratches run through the 1 in the date with the top ends fading in the field SE of the chin. A short, but strong die scratch runs mostly N-S to the left of the T in LIBERTY. A light die scratch runs NW from the upper left side of the T in LIBERTY. A faded die gouge shows at the rim NW of the S in TRUST. Die damage shows at the rim SE of the last T in TRUST at approximately K - 2:30. Stage B: Most Stage A obverse die markers are worn away. The N-S die scratch to the left of the T in LIBERTY is barely visible. Short E-W die scratches show in the lower openings of the first and second shoulder folds. Light concentric die scratches run WSW-ENE between the lower bust and the rim, below and SE of the designer’s initials. Stage C: A light die scratch runs NW from the upper head, SE of the O in GOD. Stage B die scratches inside the lower shoulder folds still present. A tiny die scratch shows along the SE margin of the mint mark. A SSW-ENE oriented die scratch shows at the back of the front hair curl. Three faded and parallel die scratches run mostly east from the front of the neck, above the bow tie. A tiny die dot shows north of the right edge of the bow tie, just east of where the previously mentioned die scratches fade out. Stage D: The Stage B E-W die scratches in the shoulder folds are weak, but present. Two tiny die dots show in the field a good way south of the I in IN. Tiny die scratch south from the lower left corner of the mint mark still present. Stage E: Many light E-W die scratches show through and above LIBERTY. Many, mostly E-W die scratches run through and below WE (The die scratches below WE are at least somewhat visible in all later die stages). Numerous parallel die scratches run SW-NE through the UST in TRUST. Light E-W die scratches show at and below the front hair curl. Some of the E-W die scratches in the lower shoulder folds are still present. Stage F: A tiny die dot shows just to the west of the upper left curve of the mint mark. A light E-W die scratch shows just above the upper chin. An even lighter E-W die scratch runs from the lower lip. A concentric die scratch runs from the lower bust to the rim SE of the B in VDB. The Stage E die scratches below the front hair curl are present, but weak. The E-W die scratches in LIBERTY from Stage E only show above the BER in LIBERTY. A die dot shows above the upper left side of the R in LIBERTY. Stage G: The Stage F die scratch SE of the B in VDB is present, but much weaker. The right side and inner ear detail is almost completely missing. A worn E-W die scratch still remains just above the upper hair below WE. Reverse: Stage A: A short die scratch runs South from the lower right arm of the M in AMERICA. Three short die scratches run north from the upper crossbar of the E in CENT. A light series of die scratches run north above and to the NW of the N in ONE. Two parallel SW-NE die scratches run through the right central opening of the O in ONE. Several light die scratches run NW into the field from the upper left curve of the O in ONE. Very faded N-S die scratches show in the field to the east of the lower E in ONE. Stage B: New reverse die. Heavy die gouge on top of upper right side of E in ONE. Numerous concentric die scratches show near the rim above almost the entire length of PLURIBUS UNUM. A strong, but short, E-W die gouge shows near the rim above the right arm of the second U in UNUM. Numerous crisscrossing die scratches run South from below the ATE in STATES and through the last A in AMERICA. NNW-SSE die scratches show through the UN in UNITED. Stage C: Die gouge on E in ONE much weaker. Other Stage B die scratches much weaker. A die gouge (dot) shows at the rim above the M in UNUM. A very light die scratch runs NE from the right side of the upper left wheat tip. A series of light die scratches run West from the back of the lower left curve of the C in CENT. A light die scratch runs WNW-ESE through the upper left curve of the first S in STATES. A series of light, parallel die scratches run NE in the field to the right of the lower E in ONE. A single light die scratch runs east just below the previously mentioned die scratches. Stage D: New reverse die. Strong die gouges run east from the rim NE from both the first and second U in PLURIBUS (Present in all later die stages). Slashing concentric die scratches run from the rim NE of the S in PLURIBUS and the above the N in UNUM. A long N-S die scratch runs along the right side of the T in CENT (Present in all later die stages). Die scratches roughly north from UN in UNITED. Light parallel die scratches run north from the upper side of the right wheat stem below the ICA in AMERICA. Stage E: Most Stage D die markers are present but weaker. A fresh N-S die scratch shows inside the leftmost edge of the O in ONE. A die gouge (dot) shows along the upper left side of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. A die dot shows in the field SE of the upper right crossbar of the E in ONE. Stage F: Most Stage D + E die markers are still present, but much weaker. Two fresh die dots show around the E in ONE, with one just below the middle of the lower crossbar and one a third of the way below the central crossbar. Stage G: Most reverse die markers are completely worn away except for the N-S die scratch inside the O of ONE and the die gouge at the rim NW of the first U in PLURIBUS. |        |
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| WRPM-030 | S/S West Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: A long die crack runs NNE from the rim on to the back of the shoulder to the left of the designer’s initials. A strong series of die scratches run NNW from the lower tail of the 9 in the date into the field in front of the profile. A long die scratch runs directly North from the top of the 1 in the date to almost level with the tip of the nose. A die scratch runs South from the tip of the ear to the collar. Light die scratches run North above the R in LIBERTY. A fine N-S die scratch shows inside the lower ear. A grouping of N-S die scratches shows between the front of the upper forehead and the upper hair curl. Stage B: A fresh die crack runs North through the upper hair to the rim through the right central portion of the W in WE. The die crack on the back of the shoulder is present, but not much stronger. The Stage A die scratches through the 9 in the date are present, but weak. Stage C: Heavier die cracks. Die chip on the crack at the W of WE. Reverse: Stage A: Two closely spaced parallel die scratches run N-S perfectly between the lower A & M in AMERICA. A long die scratch runs North from just above the previously mentioned die scratches through the E in UNITED, the E in ONE almost to the B in PLURIBUS. A long die scratch runs SSW from the lower left corner of the E in AMERICA. Numerous parallel die scratches run North above the N in ONE. A long die scratch runs SSE from the lower right side of the R in AMERICA. A similar, but slightly stronger die scratch runs SSE through the C in AMERICA all the way to the right wheat stem. A die scratch runs South along the left side of the vertical bar of the second T in STATES. Stage B: The parallel N-S die scratches between the lower A & M in AMERICA are present, but weak. A short portion of the die scratch above shows between the O & N in ONE. The N-S die scratch to the left of the second T in STATES is present, but weak. Some of the parallel die scratches above the N in ONE are still visible. Stage C: Only weak die scratches at the first S in STATES still present. Die crack right wheat. |   |
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| WRPM-031 | S/S South Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Numerous N-S die scratches show under the chin, above the bowtie and through the 1 & 9 in the date. A group of three parallel NNW-SSE die scratches overrun some lighter N-S die scratches above the TY in LIBERTY. A number of die scratches run South from the underside of the L and the BERT in LIBERTY with three of the strongest ones below the E in LIBERTY A N-S die scratch shows very close to the back of the hair. A die gouge (dot) shows in the field, SE of the lower T in CENT. A die dot shows on the upper forehead, just below the front hair curl. A series of WNW-ESE die scratches show on the lower margin of the bust through and East of the B in the designer’s initials. A N-S die scratch runs behind the middle of the lapel. Stage B: The die gouge (dot) on the upper forehead and below the hair curl is still visible. The die gouges through the date and under the chin are either missing or weak. The three NNW-SSE die scratches above the TY in LIBERTY are still visible. The grouping of three die scratches below the E in LIBERTY are still visible. The die scratches through the B in VDB are still present. Most of the other Stage A die markers are worn away. Reverse: Stage A: Generally N-S die scratches show throughout most of the reverse. Strong N-S die scratches show above and below the diagonal bar of the N in CENT. Die abrasion has slightly reduced the thickness of the upper right vertical bar of the N in CENT. A strong die gouge orientated N-S shows in the field to the left of the T in CENT. A long die scratch runs SSW from the lower center of the E in AMERICA. A strong die scratch runs straight South from the bottom right corner of the N in UNITED, grazing the right side of the O in OF and ending in the field just North of the left wheat stem. Several other N-S die scratches show in this area. Stage B: The Stage A die scratches through the N in CENT have been reduced to only showing at the corners. The die gouge to the left of the T is still present. Some of the N-S die scratches still show around and above the U & N in UNUM. |   |
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| WRPM-032 | S/S East Cross-References: CONECA: RPM #14, Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-029 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Series of die scratches south from the mintmark, including one short heavy scratch. SW die scratch from left center of the 9 in the date to the vest. N/S die scratches in the field right of the profile to the date. Series of various die scratches at the top of the hair SE of the D in GOD. Series of N/S die scratches in the field adjacent the middle of the back of the head that run through the RTY of LIBERTY. N/S die scratches below LIBERTY. N/S die scratch on the back of the neck. Die gouges on the jacket from the upper left side of the lapel. Stage B: A tiny die gouge (dot) shows East of the lower lip (visible in all known die stages). A strong SSW-NNE die scratch runs from the right of the bowtie just grazing the tip of the chin and ending in the field East of the lips. Several light N-S die scratches run left of the one in the date. A strong N-S oriented die gouge shows at the central margin of the top of the forehead and the upper hair (Well SSE of the E in WE). Two NNW-SSE die scratches run between the 1 & 9 in the date. A light die scratch runs SW to the front of the bust from below the tip of the curve of the 9 in the date. Two die scratches run South from below the tail of the 9 in the date, just left of the mint mark. Some light die scratches show on the upper hair, SE of the D in GOD. Light N-S die scratches show inside the temple area. A N-S die scratch shows on the central jaw. Several light die scratches run North from the central collar. Stage C: A strong die gouge (dot) shows approximately one letter width North of the T in LIBERTY. The die dot East of the lower lip is still present. The die gouge on the upper central forehead is still present. Most other Stage B die markers worn away. Stage D: The strong die gouge (dot) North of the T in LIBERTY is still prominent. A strong die gouge (dot) shows a number width NNW of the 9 in the date. The die dot East of the lower lip is still present. The die gouge on the upper central forehead is still present. Stage E: Die crack from the rim at 12:00 o’clock running south through the right side of the W in WE and into the head. Reverse: Stage A: Die scratch south from the right side of the left wheatear positioned left of the C in CENT. Die scratches south by east from the N in UNITED. Heavy die scratches on either side of the I in AMERICA, north to the TA of STATES. Stage B: A light die crack runs NW-SE through the central three wheat lines, East from the top of the C in CENT. A light die scratch runs South from the lower right side of the B in PLURIBUS. Several light, but long N-S die scratches show to the right of the T in CENT. Three nice N-S and parallel die scratches run through the upper E in CENT. Most of the lower right margin of the right wheat stalk has been worn away. Stage C: The die crack on the left central wheat lines has lengthened and runs North to the top area of the third wheat line from the left. A die crack runs SE to the rim from the lower right wheat stalk, SE from the last S in STATES. Stage D: New reverse die. A long die scratch runs NNW from the right side of the opening of the O in ONE to the rim between U & R in PLURIBUS. A fine die scratch runs S from the lower center of the I in PLURIBUS to the left side of the N in ONE. Several other N-S die scratches show in this area. Light die scratches run mostly South on either side of the vertical bar of the T in CENT. Numerous N-S die scratches overlaid by a more curved scratch show on either side of the second T in STATES and the CA in AMERICA. Stage E: Die scratches are weaker. |     |
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| WRPM-033 | S/S/S Tilted and Tilted (Rotated) Comments: This die exhibits doubling on E in WE from the doubled working hub, WWHO-001. Cross-References: Coppercoins: 1950S-1MM-018 Die Markers: Obverse: Stage A: Consistently N-S die scratches show all over the obverse. Stronger ones show through the RT and above the Y in LIBERTY, through and above the bowtie and through the date and mint mark area. A strong series of die gouges show on the lower central beard. Stage B: The remnant of a die clash shows NE of the Y in LIBERTY. The die gouges on the lower central beard have become more pronounced. Many of the lighter Stage A die scratches have been worn away. Stage C: A small die dot shows just above the left branch of the Y in LIBERTY. The Stage B die clash is still visible. The die gouges on the lower beard are still visible. Nearly all of the N-S die scratches have been worn away. Stage D: A fresh grouping of N-S die scratches show in the field behind the lower bust. A SW-NE die crack is beginning to form on the back of the bust, SE of the Y in LIBERTY. A small, but prominent die gouge (dot) shows on the lapel at the margin of the lower bust. Stage E: This die stage has been heavily abraded with numerous fresh N-S die scratches now visible throughout the obverse. The die crack on the back of the bust has increased in length to the SW. A curved die gouge runs WNW-ESE through the V & D in VDB. A short N-S die gouge shows at the eye. Reverse: Stage A: N-S die scratches show throughout most of the central reverse. A strong series of die scratches run SSE from below and right of the N in UNITED through OF. A long die scratch runs North from the center of the upper horizontal bar of the E in CENT just missing the right side of the O in ONE and ending in the field above it. Another strong die scratch runs North along the left side of the right vertical bar of the N in CENT ending in the field to the right side of the N in ONE about a third of the way below its upper right edge. A short die gouge runs North from the lower left edge of the right wheat stalk East of the last A in STATES. Short, but heavy die gouges run NNW from the tops of both T’s in STATES. Stage B: Only a single SSE die scratch remains below the N in UNITED which cuts through the central left opening of the O in OF and ends just above the left wheat stem. The die scratch to the North of the E in CENT is still visible. The short die NNW die gouges above both T’s in STATES are still visible. The die gouge from the left die of the lower right wheat stalk is visible, but weaker. Stage C: A light die crack shows on the central left wheat stalk beginning left of the upper U in UNITED and running NNW to the upper left wheat lines. The SSE die scratch from the lower N in UNITED through the O of OF is visible, but much weaker. A curved die crack shows in the central right wheat stalk East and above the last S in STATES. Stage D: New reverse die. A nice grouping of three mostly parallel die scratches run from the lower side of the upper crossbar of the F in OF, South to the lower left wheat stem. A long die scratch runs from the lower right side of the U in UNITED SSE to the upper left side of the left wheat stem. Numerous other NNW-SSE die scratches run through the UNI of UNITED and OF. Numerous strong, mostly N-S die scratches run through the lower sides of the RICA in AMERICA. Numerous light N-S die scratches and a strong die gouge in the field to the East show around the T in CENT. Three strong, mostly N-S die scratches run through the opening of the C in CENT. Stage E: Nearly all the Stage D die scratches are worn away. A single Stage D die scratch remains running from the lower left arm of the last A in AMERICA, South to the right wheat stem. A fresh die scratch runs South from the lower right arm of the M in AMERICA. |      |
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