1999P – 1DER; 011 – 020 Files
1999P-1DER-011WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate, multi fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 11 and 12. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – die crack in Lincoln’s hair.
Reverse is LDS – die gouge over right cornice tip.
1999P-1DER-012WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8, with emphasis on the left side.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – die crack in Lincoln’s hair.
Reverse is LDS – die gouge over right cornice tip.
1999P-1DER-013WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Strong fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed
Reverse is MDS – extra column 7 on left side of Lincoln’s chair.
Die scratch through the right corner of the cornice.
NOTE: The extra 7th column does make this die a doubled die.
1999P-1DER-014WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Light, sharp step deviation under columns 5 and 6, with an offset direction of 200 degrees.
STAGE “B”
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none noted
Reverse is MDS – light die crack on top of column 5.
Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – small die gouges to the left of 1 digit in the date.
Reverse is LDS – die break under the left corner of the cornice.
1999P-1DER-015WST 200°
STAGE “C”
DESCRIPTION: Strong to very strong fluting lines under columns 2, 3, 11 and 12. Very strong step deviation, reaching down to the bottom step, under columns 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Strong step deviation under left post with some step deviation under the right post. If you look carefully, you can see that the fluting line under column 2 extends well into the shrubs below. Although faint, trail lines can be seen from other design elements. The bottom of some of the letters in EPU, the A in STATES, the ED in UNITED and the ER of AMERICA all show indications of trails.
Stage “D” shows equal strength, however, the intensity of the lines has lessened and some of the trail lines have faded. This is only the second wavy step found that affects the bottom step. The offset direction for this die is 200 degrees.
STAGE “E”
STAGE “C”
The above picture shows the trail from the left URN and trails seen from the bottom of ED of UNITED.
STAGE “C” STAGE “D”
STAGE “C”
STAGE “C”
Notice the heavy die scratching through both the date and LIBERTY. This was more than likely done to eradicate an obverse die clash.
Stage “D” was found by Charles Fantasia and is aptly named “The wart on Lincoln’s nose”. Photo by Charles Fantasia.
STAGE “E”
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – vertical die scratching around the bust of Lincoln to remove a die clash.
Reverse is LDS – die clashes in bays 3 and 9.
Stage “D”, obverse is LDS – die break on Lincoln’s nose has developed, This maybe the reason why the obverse die was replaced.
Stage “E”, obverse is EDS – die has been changed. A small die dot is seen under the first 9 of the date.
Reverse is VLDS – die clashes in bays 3 and 9. A small die dot is seen by the period before UNUM.
NOTE: This is the strongest wavy step that has been found to date.
It will definitely be interesting to see an EDS of this variety for it appears that the fluting lines actually curve as they progress towards the bottom of the steps. Also, more trail lines may be seen from other design elements. This is a major and listed as WDDR-006 and 1999P-1DR-003
1999P-1DER-016WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 6 through 8, with emphasis on the left side.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die gouge to the left of the first T and under the R in TRUST.
Reverse is MDS – two small die scratches over left base.
1999P-1DER-017WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8, with emphasis on the left side.
STAGE “B” STAGE “C”
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed
Reverse is MDS – die gouges in the O of ONE.
Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none observed
Reverse is LDS – die gouge on the left top corner if the F in OF.
1999P-1DER-018WS 190°
DESCRIPTION: Light fluting line extension is seen under column 2, with moderate fluting line extension seen under column 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with an offset direction of 190 degrees.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die gouge next to rim over IN. Small die gouge under the N of IN.
Reverse is MDS – die scratches under the N of UNITED.
1999P-1DER-019WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under column 3. Light to moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7, with emphasis on the left side.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none noted
Reverse is MDS – die dot next to the right side of the T of CENT. Small die chip is seen in column2. Die gouge, next to the rim is below the E of ONE.
1999P-1DER-020WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Strong fluting line extension under column 3 with a moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under column 2. Light step deviation under columns 5, 6 and 7, with emphasis on the left side.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed.
Reverse is MDS – die clash in bays 4 and 9.