1997P – 1DER; 011 – 020 Files
1997P-1DER-011WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 6, 7, 8 and 9.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – small die scratch over the E of WE. Small die gouge is seen under the T of TRUST. Die chip on the bridge of nose.
Reverse is MDS – die chip on the upper part of column 2.
1997P-1DER-012WS 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 “A”, obverse is EDS – die gouge to the lower left of IN
Reverse is EDS – die gouge to the left of the A in AMERICA. Die crack across the U of UNUM.
1997P-1DER-013WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate to light step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – small die dot on the right side of the second 9 in the date.
Reverse is LDS – small die gouge on the right side of the N in ONE.
1997P-1DER-014WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Light step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed
Reverse is MDS – three small die gouges to the left of the base. Die gouge on the left of the T in CENT.
1997P-1DER-015WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: A light fluting line extension is seen into the stylobate, under column 3. Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.
Stage “B” Stage “C”
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS- none observed
Reverse is MDS – die chip in column 2.
Stage “C”, obverse is MDS – none observed
Reverse is LDS – die chip on the left edge of the Memorial roof. Two die chips are seen in column 2 and a chip in column 12.
1997P-1DER-016WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – light vertical die scratching around the throat area of Lincoln.
Reverse is LDS – die gouge between the N and T of CENT.
1997P-1DER-017WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none noted
Reverse is LDS – die chip on the left cornice edge. Die gouge between the C and A of AMERICA.
1997P-1DER-018WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed
Reverse is MDS – die gouge in bay 1. Die dot under the left base of the Memorial building.
1997P-1DER-019WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed
Reverse is MDS – extra column on right side of LINCOLN’S statue. Small die dot in bay 11.
1997P-1DER-020T 000°
DESCRIPTION: Light distortion on the tops of some of the letters in EPU, with an offset direction of 000 degrees. This is not a very pretty coin and has a bunch of environmental damage; however, it is clear enough to show the faint trail lines.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – a series of small die gouges under and to the left side of IN.
Reverse is LDS – a die gouge is seen to the right of the vertical of the T in CENT.