U. S. Bullion & Medal Trail Dies
1988P-1ozSDER-001T 110°, 150° & 200°
DESCRIPTION: This trail die shows multiple, offset directions. The stars have trails from 110° and 150°, while the eagle’s left wing tips show a direction of 110°. The letters UNI of UNITED have an offset direction of 200°.
DIE MARKERS: Stage “A“, obverse is EDS – a small die dent is seen to the right of the R in LIBERTY. Another small die dent is seen in between the Sand T of TRUST.
Reverse is EDS – none noted
NOTE: This die was found by Louis Fan. This is the first trail die found on a silver eagle bullion coin.
2015 – Eisenhower Inaugural Medal
Description: While a bit minor, it is noteworthy that trail dies are found on US medals as well. Trail lines are seen from the F in OF and the first A of AMERICA. The offset direction is 080° and 100°.
Die Markers – Unknown.
Note – This trail die was found by Chris Simpson.