1999P-1DER-015WST Trail Die Reverse
Error
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
Attribution History
- Discovered by Charles Fantasia
- Expert attribution by Trail Dies