2003P – 1DER; 041 – 050 Files

2003P-1DER-041WST 170º

STAGE “B”

STAGE “C”

STAGE “B”

STAGE “C”

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 10 and 11. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8, with an offset direction of 170 degrees. Also seen are faint trail lines from the bottom of the letters in UNUM. There is not that much difference in line intensity between the two stages; however, there are added die makers that do separate the two.

STAGE “B”, TOP STAGE “C”, BOTTOM

STAGE “B” STAGE “C”

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die gouge under the T and R of TRUST. Die gouge under the E of WE

Reverse is MDS – die crack on the top of column 4.

Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – die crack in Lincoln’s forehead.

Reverse is LDS – die chips in column1, 2 and the top of 3. Die crack in column 1 and the cornice over bay 3.

2003P-1DER-042WS 170°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate, multiple fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 10 and 11. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8, with an offset direction of 170 degrees.

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

Reverse is MDS – die gouge in the O of ONE. Die scratch in the C of AMERICA.

2003P-1DER-043WS 170°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 10 and 11. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, with an offset direction of 170 degrees.

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

Reverse is MDS – die crack in and over column 4. Die crack in cornice over bay 1 and 2. Die damage in the arch over bay 1. Die damage on the left side of the T in CENT.

2003P-1DER-044WS 180°

DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5 thru 8, with emphasis on the right side.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – two die dots low and to the right of Lincoln’s bust.

Reverse is LDS – two die chips above Bay 1.

2003P-1DER-045WS 180°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8, with an offset direction of 180 degrees.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die damage between the I and N of IN.

Reverse is MDS – die gouge right of the designer’s initials.

2003P-1DER-046WS 170°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 10, 11 and 12. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 4 through 8, with an offset direction of 170 degrees.

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

Reverse is MDS – small die dot mid bay 7.Die damage between the T and E of STATES. Die gouge over the E of STATES.

2003P-1DER-047WS 170°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, is seen under columns 10 and 11. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 4 through 8, with an offset direction of 170 degrees.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die damage as a row of small gouges from the field into the back of Lincoln’s head.

Reverse is MDS – small extra seventh column left.

NOTE: This is a doubled die due to the extra column.

2003P-1DER-048WS 180°

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

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die gouge in the field, under the I of IN.

Reverse is MDS – die dot on the right side of the N and E of ONE.

2003P-1DER-049WS 180°

DESCRIPTION: Light steps deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8.

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die dots under the O of GOD.

Reverse is MDS – die gouges around LU of PLURIBUS.

2003P-1DER-050WS 170°

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 10, 11 and 12. Light step deviation under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8, with emphasis on the right side.