The number of marines who die each year varies. In 2013, 10 Marines died in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and at least 13 Marines died in incidents in the United States.The Best of the Jefferson Nickel Doubled Die Varieties by John A. Wexler and Brian A. Ribar. Published in 2002 this 264 page book illustrates the best of the Jefferson Nickel doubled die varieties as listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files for the years 1938 through 1981. Treasure Hunting Mercury Dimes by John A. Wexler and Kevin Flynn. This 122 ...In the listings presented on the following pages, the person listed under "Submitted By" is the person who sent the coin for listing in the Wexler RPD Files. It is not necessarily the person who originally discovered the variety. Die varieties such as doubled dies, Repunched mint marks (RPMs), Over Mint Marks (OMMs), Repunched Dates, Overdates ...1972 50¢ WSDO-001 Series Doubling. Description: A light CCW spread from a pivot at about 11:00 shows on IGWT and LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected. Reverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected. Submitted By: John A. Wexler. Cross References: CONECA: SD-1-O-II+V.Top 100 RPM: Wexler & CONECA. 1970-S 1¢ Pr WRPM-002. Description: S/S North. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #4. Top 100 RPM: Wexler. Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist since that is the life of a Lincoln cent proof die. 1970-S 1¢ WRPM-003. Description: S/S/S East & WestA 1971 Lincoln cent once thought to be a doubled die has been "delisted" as a doubled die by all of the leading die variety attributers. That variety was once listed as 1971 1¢ WDDR-005, but like the 1970 Lincoln cent pictured above is now believed to be an example of abrasion doubling. The doubling is again on the TY of LIBERTY and the 9 and ...Consequently, the Wexler Files, the CONECA Files, and the Potter Files all have the same varieties from Die #1 through Die #57 except for Die #51. For Die #51 all three files illustrate a different variety. After the first 57 DDR listings the Wexler File listings do not match the numbers for Potter or CONECA. This needs to be kept in mind when ...Parallel die scratches run from NW to SE to the left of and through the G in GOD. A die scratch runs SSE from the tip of the eyelid. A short vertical die scratch can be found on the lower nose. Reverse: A short die scratch runs west from the lower T in UNITED. A die scratch runs from SW to NE in the upper 2nd bay. Submitted By: Billy G. Crawford.Wexler's Coins and Die Varieties This page presents links to the Memorial Cent doubled die listings in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. This page is a work in progress. Check back often to see what new information has been added.In the Wexler Die Variety Files we refer to it as Washington Quarter Reverse Design #1 (WQRD-001). This reverse is somewhat low in relief and is usually identified by close spacing between the bottoms of the E and S in STATES. The proof design is often referred to as the "Type B Reverse", or WQRD-002 in my files, and is characterized by a much ... Short, vertical die scratch between A and T of STATES. Reverse Stage E: Short, vertical die gouge to left of upper 2nd A in AMERICA. Die gouge to right of bottom of E in STATES. Submitted By: Dr. Gerald Fishman. Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-V, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1995-101 (040), Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1995P-1DO-001.In the Wexler Die Variety Files we recognize two categories for die varieties - Intentional Die Varieties and Unintentional Die Varieties. The Intentional Die Varieties are design differences on the coins for a particular year and denomination that were deliberately made by the U.S. Mint.Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by John S. Gillilan for the Wexler RPM Files. 1934-D 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety. Description: D/D North. Die Markers: Obverse: LDS. A die crack runs from the base of the bust to the rim at about 6:30. A die crack runs from the wing to the rim to the left of the in LIBERTY. Reverse:Doubled die varieties, when noticeable to the naked eye or occur in a ... ^ Jump up to: Wexler, John. "Doubled Dies". DoubledDie.com. Retrieved 9 ...May 5, 2008 · The result was a transitional reverse design variety for the 1988 Lincoln cents that could be described as a “1988 Lincoln cent with the reverse of 1989.”. Since that initial discovery seven different transitional working dies have been identified for the 1988 P-Mint cents in the Wexler Die Variety Files. They are identified as 1988 1 ... Doubled die varieties listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files are listed with numbers such as 1955-D 1¢ WDDO-001 . The first two items give the date, Mint, and the denomination. In this case we would be referring to a 1955 D-Mint cent. The W in WDDO refers to the fact that it is a listing in the Wexler Files. If you have a genuine doubled die variety for that date and mint mark that does not match any of the illustrated varieties, it would most likely be a new listing. In the listings presented on the following pages, the person listed under "Submitted By" is the person who sent the coin for listing in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. It is not ...Die varieties such as doubled dies, Repunched mint marks (RPMs), Over Mint Marks (OMMs), Repunched Dates, Overdates, coin design varieties, as well as regular coins and error coins. This page presents links to the Memorial Cent doubled die listings in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the lower T in LIBERTY. Reverse: Flared G in FG. Slight doubling to USA and the circle of stars is from the doubled master die listed as WMDR-001. Submitted By: John A. Wexler. Cross References: CONECA: 7-O-II. 1964 50¢ WDDO-003. 1964 50¢ WDDO-004. 1964 50¢ WDDO-005Obverse Stage B: A short die scratch runs NW from the top of the shoulder. A die scratch curves SE from the bottom of the bowtie. A die scratch runs NW to SE through the left side of the 2nd 9. Obverse Stage C: Stage B die scratches from the top of the shoulder and the bottom of the bowtie have been abraded away.What I noticed in Wexler’s listings was that the number and significance of varieties found was greatly increasing in the past three years (not counting 2017). In 2014 three were recorded, which was the first year where more than one doubled die was found for a single date and mint since 1970.In the Wexler Die Variety Files we recognize two categories for die varieties - Intentional Die Varieties and Unintentional Die Varieties. The Intentional Die Varieties are design differences on the coins for a particular year and denomination that were deliberately made by the U.S. Mint. These would include varieties like the 1960 Lincoln ... Reverse: A die crack runs from the top of the 1 in 1787 to the bottom of the A in DELAWARE. A die scratch runs from the top of the 1st E in DELAWARE to the rim. Die gouges can be found below the A of STATE. A die crack runs from the L of PLURIBUS to the rim. Submitted By: John A. Wexler. Cross References: None known. 1999-P 25¢ DE WDDR-001Die Markers: Obverse: This variety also has an obverse doubled die that is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1929-S 1¢ WDDO-001. A spread to the SSE shows on the upper 1 and 9 of the date. A spread to the SSE shows on the upper 1 and 9 of the date.It is not necessarily the person who originally discovered the variety. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1932 to 1939 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1940 to 1944 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1945 to 1949 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1950 to 1954 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1955 to 1959 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1960 to 1964 Complete.When sending die varieties to be encapsulated with the Wexler File numbers it will help to include any documentation to help ANACS verify the listing. This could include reference to one of the many books that I have authored or coauthored, reference to varieties listed on my website, or a copy of any letters that are included when the coins ... What I noticed in Wexler’s listings was that the number and significance of varieties found was greatly increasing in the past three years (not counting 2017). In 2014 three were recorded, which was the first year where more than one doubled die was found for a single date and mint since 1970.There are many coins with some interesting varieties involving the size and shaping of their dates and/or mintmarks — here are a few: 1960 and 1960-D large and small date Lincoln pennies. 1960 Lincoln small date penny — $2+ ... Here are some of the most popular doubled die coins: 1955 Lincoln doubled die penny — $1,100+ 1969-S Lincoln doubled …Die varieties such as doubled dies, Repunched mint marks (RPMs), Over Mint Marks (OMMs), Repunched Dates, Overdates, coin design varieties, as well as regular coins and error coins. This page presents links to the complete Roosevelt Dime doubled die listings in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. 1955 1¢ WDDO-001 "Best Of" Variety. Description: An extremely strong Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of IGWT, LIBERTY, the date, Lincoln’s eyelid, bowtie, coat, and hair. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found above and between the E and R of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die marker is gone.This page provides links to the Kennedy half dollar doubled dies listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. These pages are a work in progress. Check back often to see what has been added. In the listings presented on the following pages, the person listed under "Submitted By" is the person who sent the coin for listing in the Wexler Doubled Die ...If you have any 2009 Lincoln cent doubled die varieties that are not shown on these pages, we would love to add them to our files. ... Click on the following links to view the 2009 Lincoln cent doubled die listings for the Wexler Doubled Die Files: 2009 Early Childhood 1¢ Doubled Dies. 2009-D Early Childhood 1¢ Doubled Dies.ANACS will encapsulate die varieties with the Wexler File numbers when they can be verified. When sending die varieties to be encapsulated with the Wexler File numbers it will help to include any documentation to help ANACS verify the listing. This could include reference to one of the many books that I have authored or coauthored, reference to ...At that point we had 58 obverse doubled dies listed for just the 1971-S Ike dollars. Not long after ARED was published, the number of obverse doubled dies in the Wexler Files climbed to a high of 111 varieties. Eventually the Wexler Die Variety Files became too large for a single person to handle and the files were split up among four different ...Cherrypickers Varieties For Sale. Wheat Cent Doubled Dies For Sale. Memorial Cent Doubled Dies For Sale. 2009 Commemorative Cent Doubled Dies For Sale. Shield Cent Doubled Dies For Sale. 10¢ Doubled Dies For Sale. 25¢ Doubled Dies For Sale. Wheat Cent RPMs For Sale. Memorial Cent RPMs For Sale.The post-1909 overdate doubled die varieties include the 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel, the 1918/7-S Standing Liberty Quarter, the 1942/1 and 1942/1-D Mercury Dimes, and the 1943/2-P Jefferson Nickel. We may never know for sure if they were accidental or intentional, but there is one thing that we do know for sure.Top 100 RPM: Wexler & CONECA. Comments: Only early die state coins show both the D to the north and the D to the south. Later die state coins will only show the secondary D to the north. 1954-D 1¢ WRPM-002. Description: D/D/D South & Serifs. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2, Coppercoins: 1954D-1MM-002. 1954-S 1¢ WRPM-001. Description: S/S ...Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse of this variety is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Files as 1940-S 10¢ WDDO-002. A spread towards the center shows on the date, the designer's initials, and IGWT. A die crack runs NNE from the rim at about 6:30 into the base of the bust and then curves north well into the neck.Top 100 RPM: Wexler. Comments: Not all die variety specialists agree that this is an RPM variety with some arguing that it is some form of damage. An overlay by Billy G. Crawford shows that the suspected errant mint mark punch does conform to the shape of the D mint mark. ... Comments: Although this is not one of the boldest RPM varieties, it has proven …1918-S 25¢ WDDO-001 8/7 Overdate "Best Of" Variety. Description: A working die was created when a 1918 hub was used to make an impression in a working die that already had the 1917 date creating an 8/7 overdate. Die Markers: Obverse: A die clash mark of the E in EPU protrudes from the right knee. A die clash mark of the vertical bar of the E ...Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Strong scratch south from the S of the designer's initials. Obverse Stage B: Large die chip on the nose above the nostril. Reverse Stage A: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die files as 1963 10¢ WDDR-025. A strong CCW spread from a pivot at 2:00 shows strong on UNITED and E PLU of EPU.For the Wexler Files a UFO die variety is an Unidentified Fascinating Oddity. These do not fit into the typical categories of varieties such as doubled dies or repunched mint marks, however, there is something unusual about the variety that warrants listing along with some publicity. In some cases die variety specialists have discussed the ...It is not necessarily the person who originally discovered the variety. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1932 to 1939 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1940 to 1944 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1945 to 1949 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1950 to 1954 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1955 to 1959 Complete. Washington 25¢ RPMs 1960 to 1964 Complete.In the Wexler Die Variety Files we recognize two categories for die varieties - Intentional Die Varieties and Unintentional Die Varieties. The Intentional Die Varieties are design differences on the coins for a particular year and denomination that were deliberately made by the U.S. Mint. These would include varieties like the 1960 Lincoln ... Die Markers: Obverse: A light die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die chip can be found below the great blue heron’s eye. A die crack runs NNW/SSE down the back of the great blue heron’s head and upper neck. Submitted By: John A. Wexler. Cross References: CONECA: 6-R-VIII.Where To Send Your Coins. Send all U.S. doubled die varieties EXCEPT 5¢ doubled dies to: Temporarily Unavailable. Send all U.S. 5¢ doubled die varieties to: Brian Ribar, 2053 Edith Place, Merrick, NY 11566-3306. E-Mail: [email protected] Stage B: A die crack runs through the designer’s initials. A die chip can be found in the upper J of JF. Reverse Stage A: A large die gouge can be found just above the back end of the loon’s bill. A small die gouge can be found to the left of the seated fisherman’s arm. Reverse Stage B: Same as Stage A.This includes 1972 D-Mint, S-Mint, and proof coins produced that year. Newer doubled die collectors should be very careful if responding to ads for 1972 doubled die Lincoln cents. There are individuals out there trying to sell specimens of this doubled master die for premiums far in excess of what they should be.A number of these varieties can be found in the 1999 book The Best of the Washington Quarter Doubled Die Varieties by John A. Wexler and Kevin Flynn. The word "Complete" following a particular date and mint mark indicates that that page illustrates all of the doubled die varieties listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files for that particular date ...Description: D/D North. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #100, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960D-101 (025.5), Coppercoins: 1960D-1MM-100, Crawford: CRPM-002, Breen: #2232. Top 100 RPM: Wexler & CONECA. Comments: This RPM variety also has a major obverse doubled die listed as 1960-D 1¢ WDDO-001 which features a Small Date hubbed over a Large Date.Interior Die Breaks and Die Chips On US Coins (IDB/DC) Interior Die Breaks and Die Chips On World Coins (IDB/DC) Retained Interior Die Breaks On US & World Coins (RIDB) Shattered Dies on U.S. Coins (SHD) Shattered Dies On World Coins (SHD) Split Dies on U. S. & World Coins (SD) Rim To Rim Die Cracks (RRDC) Lincoln Cent Die Breaks - "BIE ...1995-D 1¢ WDDO-003 "Best Of" Variety. Description: A strong Class V CCW spread from a pivot at about 8:00 shows on the letters of IGWT, all of the upper hair details, the ear, the eyelid, the date, and the mint mark. Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge (dot) on the center of the neck. Short, diagonal die gouge south of the ER in LIBERTY.Die varieties such as doubled dies, Repunched mint marks (RPMs), Over Mint Marks (OMMs), Repunched Dates, Overdates, coin design varieties, as well as regular coins …The Best of the Jefferson Nickel Doubled Die Varieties by John A. Wexler and Brian A. Ribar. Published in 2002 this 264 page book illustrates the best of the Jefferson Nickel doubled die varieties as listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files for the years 1938 through 1981. Treasure Hunting Mercury Dimes by John A. Wexler and Kevin Flynn. This 122 ... 2013-P 25¢ NV WDDR-006. Description: A spread to the east shows on the leaves of the Bristlecone pine tree on the bottom right branch. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Die varieties such as doubled dies, Repunched mint marks (RPMs), Over Mint Marks (OMMs), Repunched Dates, Overdates, coin design varieties, as ...The post-1909 overdate doubled die varieties include the 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel, the 1918/7-S Standing Liberty Quarter, the 1942/1 and 1942/1-D Mercury Dimes, and the 1943/2-P Jefferson Nickel. We may never know for sure if they were accidental or intentional, but there is one thing that we do know for sure. Interior Die Breaks and Die Chips On US Coins (IDB/DC) Interior Die Breaks and Die Chips On World Coins (IDB/DC) Retained Interior Die Breaks On US & World Coins (RIDB) Shattered Dies on U.S. Coins (SHD) Shattered Dies On World Coins (SHD) Split Dies on U. S. & World Coins (SD) Rim To Rim Die Cracks (RRDC) Lincoln Cent Die Breaks - "BIE ...Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouges NE from the upper right of the 9 in the date. Reverse: Die gouges SE from the lower right of the E in FIVE. Submitted By: Lloyd Hanson. Cross References: CONECA: RPM #2, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1935D-502 (018.5) 1935-D 5¢ WRPM-003 "Best Of" Variety. Description: D/D/D Southwest and EastDie varieties such as doubled dies, Repunched mint marks (RPMs), Over Mint Marks (OMMs), Repunched Dates, Overdates, coin design varieties, as well as regular coins and error coins. This page presents links to the Memorial Cent doubled die listings in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. Comments: The photo of this variety was taken by John S. Gillilan for the Wexler RPM Files. 1934-D 10¢ WRPM-001 "Best Of" Variety. Description: D/D North. Die Markers: Obverse: LDS. A die crack runs from the base of the bust to the rim at about 6:30. A die crack runs from the wing to the rim to the left of the in LIBERTY. Reverse:A strong die scratch runs west to east below the ST of TRUST. Obverse Stage B: Die clash marks can be found to the left of the back of the neck and to the right of the throat. Obverse Stage C: New obverse die. None significant. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NW to SE above the right base of the Memorial.To date only one working die is known to have the transitional reverse design for the 1992 P-Mint cents and two working dies are known to be affected for the 1992 D-Mint cents. This would make the 1992 and 1992-D transitional cents far rarer than their 1988 counterparts.A die scratch runs from the top right to the bottom right of the E in QUARTER. Submitted By: John A. Wexler. Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-25-1964D-901. Comments: Based on die markers seen in the photos in The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties we believe that this is the same working die illustrated in that reference.... die creation stage or by way of wear-related changes to the die. 1956-D D Stamped over a D mint mark. Coins and Die Varieties">Wexler's Coins and Die Varieties.If you have any 2015 Delaware quarter doubled die varieties that are not shown on this page, we would love to add them to our files. Go to the Coin Examinations page to find the guidelines for submitting coins for attribution. Just click on the link in the left column menu to access that page. ... Submitted By: John A. Wexler. Cross References ...Obverse Stage B: A die crack runs through the designer's initials. A die chip can be found in the upper J of JF. Reverse Stage A: A large die gouge can be found just above the back end of the loon's bill. A small die gouge can be found to the left of the seated fisherman's arm. Reverse Stage B: Same as Stage A.Parallel die scratches run from NW to SE to the left of and through the G in GOD. A die scratch runs SSE from the tip of the eyelid. A short vertical die scratch can be found on the lower nose. Reverse: A short die scratch runs west from the lower T in UNITED. A die scratch runs from SW to NE in the upper 2nd bay. Submitted By: Billy G. Crawford.It is a classic Class III doubled die variety and is listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1878 $1 WDDR-002. For the collectors of VAM varieties, it is listed as VAM 38. On the Franklin Half dollars there were differences on the eagles on the reverse. The proof dies had one style of eagle and the circulation dies had a different style.Rubber Plantation in Southern Province A woman in Sri Lanka harvesting rubber, c. 1920. Rubber production in Sri Lanka commenced in 1876, with the planting of 1,919 rubber seedlings at the Henarathgoda Botanical Gardens in Gampaha. According to figures published in 2018 by the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, producing 82,600,000 kg (182,100,000 lb) in 2018.Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge (dot) shows on the forehead below the hairline. Reverse: A die scratch connects the upper center horizontal bar of the E in CENT to the bottom of the upper horizontal bar of the E. A short die scratch extends from the tip of the lower left wheat stem. Submitted By: John A. Wexler. Cross References: None known2006-P 25¢ SD WDDO-001. Description: Doubling shows on the underside of Washington's earlobe. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found below and between the S and T of TRUST. A small die gouge (dot) can be found WSW of the G in GOD. Reverse: A die gouge can be found below the O in SOUTH. Submitted By: David Serbonich.The most recent updates to diese site were made on May 14, 2023: The most recent updates to this website include: The addition of information and photos for the following RPM varieties: 1935-S 1¢ WRPM-004, 1942-S 1¢ WRPM-018, 1950-D 1¢ WRPM-011, 1974-D 1¢ Damaged Mint Mark Punch, 1974-D 1¢ WRPM-001 through WRPM-003, 1944-D 5¢ WRPM-013 ...The variety is listed by CONECA as 1958 1c DDO-001, 1-O-I-CW and in Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton as FS-101 and in Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins as Breen-2222. It is a Class I Rotated Hub Doubled Die that is the same class as the major 1955 and 1972 doubled dies.1984 1¢ WDDO-001 “Best Of” Variety. Description: A very strong spread to the north shows on Lincoln’s ear and also on the beard. Die Markers: Obverse: Two parallel die scratches NW to SE through E of WE. Two parallel die scratches NE from front of vest left of lower 1 in date. Reverse: Numerous west to east die scratches below Memorial.A 1971 Lincoln cent once thought to be a doubled die has been "delisted" as a doubled die by all of the leading die variety attributers. That variety was once listed as 1971 1¢ WDDR-005, but like the 1970 Lincoln cent pictured above is now believed to be an example of abrasion doubling. The doubling is again on the TY of LIBERTY and the 9 and ... Varieties such as this were listed as "Large Date over Small Date" varieties, and/or "Low 7 over Level 7" varieties. Here we see very similar doubling above the 7 on the doubled die that we have listed as 1970-D 1¢ WDDR-012. Other similarly doubled varieties are in the files for both the 1970 P-Mint and S-Mint cents.Eventually the Wexler Die Variety Files became too large for a single person to handle and the files were split up among four different people (three attributers at this time). Die variety specialist/collector/author Brian Allen took on the enormous task of doing the attributions for the $1 doubled dies of all series, including the Ike dollars ...It is a classic Class III doubled die variety and is listed in , Obverse Stage C: The die scratches from the Y are extremely weak, but still visible. The Stage B die s, The post-1909 overdate doubled die varieties include the 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel, the 1918/7-S Standing Liberty Quarte, In the Wexler Die Variety Files we recognize two categories, You can contact me via e-mail at [email protected] or by regular mail by writing to: John A. Wexler,, CONECA: DDR-003 | Crawford: unknown. Wexler: unknown | FS#: unlisted. Somewhat similar to 1909P-, Several years ago the Wexler Die Variety Files became too large for a single person. They are currently divided u, This page presents links to the various Wexler Die Varie, 2009 1¢ EC WDDR-007 "Best Of" Variety. Description: Part, This page presents links to the various Wexler Die Variety File, It is not necessarily the person who originally discovered the varie, Obverse Stage B: A short die scratch runs NW from the top of the sho, Die varieties such as doubled dies, Repunched mint marks (R, While our primary focus is die varieties, we do have an a, There are several rare and expensive coins in the Mercury dime , Eventually the Wexler Die Variety Files became too large fo, 1918-S 25¢ WDDO-001 8/7 Overdate "Best Of" Variety. , Parallel die scratches run from NW to SE to the left of and .