1997P – 1DER; 001 – 010 Files
1997P-1DER-001WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation under columns 5 through 8.
Stage “C” Stage “D”
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none noted
Reverse is LDS – strong die scrapes through the left base and the O and N of ONE. Diagonal die scratches are seen in bays # 4, 5 and 6.
Stage “D”, obverse is VLDS – none noted
Reverse is LDS – die crack with die chip in column # 2. Die gouges in the O and N of ONE. Die scrapes have diminished in strength.
1997P-1DER-002WS 200°
DESCRIPTION: Strong fluting line extension, into the stylobate under columns 2 and 3. Strong to moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8 with an offset direction of 190 degrees.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – small die gouges around the B of LIBERTY.
Reverse is MDS – large die chip on the left edge of the cornice.
1997P-1DER-003WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under column 2 and 3, with strong step deviation under columns 4 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none observed
Reverse is LDS – die crack the whole length of column 2. Die gouge on the lower bar of the E in UNITED.
1997P-1DER-004WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none observed
Reverse is LDS – small die gouge just left of left Post. Small die gouge is seen to the lower right of E in CENT.
1997P-1DER-005WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate to strong step deviation under columns 4 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “D”, obverse is VLDS – none noted
Reverse is VLDS – die clash in bay 4. Die chip in the N of ONE. Die scratches from the left stylobate edge towards the U of UNITED. Die scratch over the O of ONE.
1997P-1DER-006WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – two die scratches from WE to the R of TRUST.
Reverse is LDS – small die gouge between the U and N of UNITED.
1997P-1DER-007WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none observed
Reverse is LDS – die gouge under the left side of the T in CENT. Three die gouges around the CA of AMERICA.
1997P-1DER-008WS 190°
DESCRIPTION: Fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Moderate steps deviation under columns 5, 6 and 7 with an offset direction of 190 degrees.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die scratches under WE TRUST.
Reverse is MDS – die clash bay 4. Light die scratches in bay # 5 and 6.
1997P-1DER-009WS 190°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – die gouge in the field below IN.
Reverse is LDS – die gouges under the U, N and T of UNITED. Die gouge next to the last A in AMERICA.
1997P-1DER-010WS 190°
DESCRIPTION: Strong fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under column 2 with moderate fluting line under column 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – small die gouge in the lower part of the R in LIBERTY. Small die gouge is seen next to IN.
Reverse is MDS – small die gouges are seen in the left part of the M in AMERICA and between the A and M of AMERICA.