1993D – 1DER; 011 – 020 Files

1993D-1DER-011WS 190°

DESCRIPTION: Fluting line extension, into the stylobate, is seen under columns 11 and 12. Light step deviation under columns 7 and 8 with an offset direction of 190 degrees.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – small die gouge next to the second 9 of the date.

Reverse is MDS – die gouge over the left edge of the stylobate.

1993D-1DER-012WS 180°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under column 11. Light step deviation is seen under columns 6, 7 and 8. This die was found by Bob Piazza of Florida.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none noted

Reverse is MDS – none noted.

1993D-1DER-013WS 180°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8, with emphasis on the left side.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – three small die gouges under Lincoln’s chin.

Reverse is MDS – small die dot in the shrub next to the right urn (post).

1993D-1DER-014WS 190°

DESCRIPTION: Light fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8, with an offset direction of 190 degrees.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed.

Reverse is MDS – small die chip in the stylobate under column 2. A small die gouge is seen on the lower right of column 6. A die chip is in the stairs under column 7.

1993D-1DER-015T 040°

DESCRIPTION: Light trails from PLURIBUS and UNUM, with an offset direction of 040º. Light trails are seen on the tops of columns 5 and 6 and in the cornice

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is MDS – none observed.

Reverse is MDS – die scratch in the lower part of bay 9. Light horizontal die scratches in bays 10 and 11. Old die scrape through the T of CENT.

1993D-1DER-016T 030°

DESCRIPTION: Light to moderate trail lines are seen from the tops of the letters in EPU. Some distortion is seen on the TES of STATES. Trails are seen on the MER of AMERICA and the CE of CENT. Trail lines are also seen on the top of the cornice and on the top of the right side columns. All these lines have an offset direction of 030 degrees. This die was found by Jeremy Gardner of Kentucky

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none noted.

Reverse is MDS – small die gouge between the M and E oF AMERICA. Die gouge in the upper triangle of the N of ONE.

1993D-1DER-017WS 180°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under columns5, 6, 7 and 8, with emphasis on the left side. This die was found by Jeremy Gardner of Kentucky.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none observed

Reverse is LDS – multiple die cracks and chips in columns 4 and 5. Bi-level die crack is seen with a die chip from the period behind UNUM to the Memorial building’s roof. Large die chip in the cornice is seen under the M of UNUM.

1993D-1DER-018WS 190°

DESCRIPTION: Strong to moderate fluting line extensions are seen into the stylobate under columns 2 and 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8. The offset direction is 190 degrees.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is LMDS – none noted.

Reverse is LMDS – die scratch in the O of ONE. Die scratch to the right and below the designer’s initials.

NOTE: This die was found by C. L. Long of North Carolina.

1993D-1DER-019WS 180°

DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation can be seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8. The offset direction is 180 degrees.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none noted.

Reverse is LDS – die crack from the bottom of the T in CENT to the rim. Die gouge to the right of the T in CENT. Die gouge between the R and I of AMERICA.

NOTE: This die was found by Jimmy Ehrhart.

1993D-1DER-020 180°

DESCRIPTION: Strong to moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8. The offset direction is 180 degrees.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – die gouge under the L of LIBERTY.

Reverse is LDS – Die gouge in the stylobate under column 2.