1999P – 1DER; 041 – 050 Files
1999P-1DER-041T 330º
DESCRIPTION: Moderate to light trails from the tops of EPU and the tops of the left side columns, with an offset direction of 330 degrees.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – die gouge to the right of the U in TRUST.
Reverse is LDS – die gouge between the A and M of AMERICA.
1999P-1DER-042WS 190°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8, with an offset direction of 190º.
DIE MAKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – numerous die dots cover the entire surface of the obverse die.
Reverse is MDS – numerous die dots cover the entire surface of the reverse die.
NOTE: This die was found by Patrick Gaughan.
1999P-1DER-043T 330°
DESCRIPTION: Letter distortion, typical with trail dies, is seen on EPU, TED of UNITED and TES of STATES. Short, thick line extensions from the top of the columns can be seen with an offset direction of 330º. The left Urn also shows the affects of some extension as do the steps, with their mushy appearance. The statue of Lincoln also suffers from this distortion as he appears to be looking down and to the left.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is EMDS – die crack from just above Lincoln’s ear up into the W of WE. Long die scratch through the L of LIBERTY. Long die scratch from the bottom of the S in TRUST into the field.
Reverse is EMDS – none observed.
1999P-1DER-044WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 2 and 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, and 8, with an offset direction of 190º.
DIE MAKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed.
Reverse is MDS – die gouge to the left of column 1. Small die gouge is seen in bay 1. Die gouge on the left side of the O in ONE.
1999P-1DER-045WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8.
DIE MAKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed.
Reverse is MDS – die gouge in bay 9. Two die gouges on either side of the T in CENT.
1999P-1DER-046WST 060°& 180°
DESCRIPTION: Strong multiple fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under columns 3, 10, 11 and 12. Strong step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8. The trails is also carried over into the designer’s initials, although a bit faintly. Surprisingly, a second set of trails is also found on this die.
Faint trail lines are seen from the E, the L and S of PLURIBUS and the first U and M of UNUM. There is also a trail line seen on the top of the left URN. The offset direction of the second set of trails is 060 degrees.
DIE MAKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none observed.
Reverse is LDS – die gouge in the U of UNITED. Die dots to the right of the right cornice edge and on the right side of the I in AMERICA.
1999P-1DER-047WS 180°
DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed.
Reverse is MDS – old die gouge over the left corner of the base. Die gouge on the left side of the O in ONE. Vertical die scratching is seen in all bays.
1999P-1DER-048T 020°
DESCRIPTION: Distortion on the tops of the letters in EPU. Faint trails are seen from the scrolling in the cornice and tops of the columns with an offset direction of 020º. Distortion is apparent on Lincoln’s statue as is a trail line from the right top of the letter T in CENT.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none observed.
Reverse is MDS – two small die dots between the E and N of CENT.
NOTE: This die was found by Patrick Gaughan of Pennsylvania.
1999P-1DER-049T 060°& 240°
DESCRIPTION: This is a dual directional trail die with trail lines in reciprocal directions. Moderate trail lines are seen on the word STATES with distorted notching seen on the right side upper termini. Moderate trails also seen on the word CENT and on the designer’s initials. Notice the trails from the E and N of CENT and the first S of STATES have trail lines in both directions. Also noted are trail lines from the E and N of UNUM in a direction of 240 degrees, along with the E and D of UNITED. The Lincoln statue on the reverse also suffers from distortion, giving it a clown like appearance with large, elongated head, an unusual tie and balloon like knees and legs. This distortion may or may not be a direct cause from trails; however, it has been encountered on the other die that has been examined.
DIE MAKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – none noted.
Reverse is MDS – die break in the upper part of bay 1. Small die chip is seen in the middle of column 2. Lincoln’s statue has two indented lines enclosing a slightly raised area from the top of his head. The exact cause is unknown.
NOTE: This die was found by Bob Piazza of Florida.
1999P-1DER-050WS 190°
DESCRIPTION: Column extensions into both the stylobate and stairs under all columns except 4 and 10. Left URN extension into the stairs with all lines having a offset direction of 190º.
This is a very strong wavy step that affects even the bottom step.
NOTE: This die should not be confused with 1999P-1DER-015WS for it is similar in both strength and direction; however, the die markers are very much different.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die dot below the TY of LIBERTY. Die dot below the99 of the date.
Reverse is MDS – light die gouge in the lower right portion of bay 3.
NOTE: A definite major trail die found by Robert Piazza of Florida.