1997P-1DER-001WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation under columns 5 through 8.

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                    Stage "C"                                 Stage "D"

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none noted

                                             Reverse is LDS – strong die

                                             scrapes through the left base and

                                             the O and N of ONE. Diagonal die

                                             scratches in bays # 4, 5 and 6.

                           Stage “D”, obverse is VLDS - none noted

                                             Reverse is LDS – die crack with

                                             die chip in column # 2. Die

                                             gouges in the O and N of ONE. Die

                                             scrapes have diminished in

                                             strength.                   

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1997P-1DER-002WS               200°

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DESCRIPTION: Strong fluting line extension, into the stylobate

under columns 2 and 3. Strong to moderate step deviation under

columns 5 through 8 with an offset direction of 190 degrees.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS - small die gouges

                                             around the B of LIBERTY.

                                             Reverse is MDS - large die chip

                                             on the left edge of the Cornice.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

$8.00

$11.00

$14.00

URS-2

 

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1997P-1DER-003WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate,

under column 2 and 3, with strong step deviation under

columns 4 through 8.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS - none observed

                                             Reverse is LDS - die crack the

                                             whole length of column 2. Die

                                             gouge on the lower bar of the E in

                                             UNITED.

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1997P-1DER-004WS               180°

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

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS - none observed

                                             Reverse is LDS - small die gouge

                                             just left of left Post. Small die

                                            gouge, lower right of E in CENT.

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1997P-1DER-005WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Moderate to strong step deviation under

columns 4 through 8.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “D”, obverse is VLDS - none noted

                                             Reverse is VLDS – die clash in bay

                                             4. Die chip in the N of ONE. Die

                                             scratches from the left stylobate

                                             edge towards the U of UNITED. Die

                                             scratch over the O of ONE.

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1997P-1DER-007WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under

columns 5 through 8.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS - two die scratches

                                             from WE to the R of TRUST.

                                             Reverse is LDS - small die gouge

                                             between the U and N of UNITED.

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1997P-1DER-007WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under

columns 5, 6 and 7.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS - none observed

                                             Reverse is LDS – die gouge under

                                             the left side of the T in CENT.

                                             Three die gouges around the CA

                                             of AMERICA.

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1997P-1DER-008WS               190°

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DESCRIPTION: Fluting line extension, into the stylobate,

under columns 2 and 3. Moderate steps deviation under

columns 5, 6 and 7 with an offset direction of 190 degrees.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – die scratches

                                             under WE TRUST.

                                             Reverse is MDS - die clash bay

                                             4. Light die scratches in bay # 5                         

                                             and 6.

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1997P-1DER-009WS               190°

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DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under

columns 5, 6 and 7.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS - die gouge in the

                                             field below IN.

                                             Reverse is LDS - die gouges

                                             under the U, N and T of UNITED.

                                             Die gouge next to the last A

                                             in AMERICA.

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1997P-1DER-010WS               190°
COPPERCOINS  1997P-1DR-001

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DESCRIPTION: Strong fluting line extension, into the stylobate,

under column 2 with moderate fluting line under column 3. Moderate

step deviation is seen under columns 5, 6 and 7.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS - small die gouge

                                             in the lower part of the R in

                                             LIBERTY. Small die gouge next

                                             to IN.

                                            Reverse is MDS - small die gouges

                                            in the left part of the M in

                                            AMERICA and between the A and M

                                            of AMERICA,

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1997P-1DER-011WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under

columns 6, 7, 8 and 9.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS - small die scratch

                                             over the E of WE. Small die gouge

                                             under the T of TRUST. Die chip on

                                             the bridge of nose.

                                             Reverse is MDS - die chip on the

                                             upper part of column 2.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.50

$2.50

$4.00

$6.00

$9.00

$11.00

URS-2

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1997P-1DER-012WS               200°

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DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting lines under columns 2 ands 3.

Strong, sharp step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “A”, obverse is EDS - die gouge to the

                                            lower left of IN

                                            Reverse is EDS - die gouge to the

                                            left of the A in AMERICA. Die crack

                                            across the U of UNUM.

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1997P-1DER-013WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Moderate to light step deviation is seen under

columns 5 through 8.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – small die dot on

                                             the right side of the second 9 in

                                             the date.

                                             Reverse is LDS – small die gouge

                                             on the right side of the N in ONE.

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1997P-1DER-014WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Light fluting line extension, into the stylobate,

under columns 2 and 3. Light step deviation is seen under

columns 5 through 8.

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

                                             Reverse is MDS - three small die

                                             gouges to the left of the base. Die

                                             gouge on the left of the T in CENT.

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1997P-1DER-015WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: A light fluting line extension is seen. into the

stylobate, under column 3. Light step deviation is seen under

columns 5, 6 and 7.

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              Stage "B"                                   Stage "C"

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

                                             Reverse is MDS – die chip in

                                              column 2.

                            Stage “C”, obverse is MDS - none observed

                                              Reverse is LDS - die chip on the

                                              left edge of the Memorial roof.

                                              Two die chips in column 2. Die

                                              chip in column 12.

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1997P-1DER-016WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under

columns 5, 6 and 7.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – light vertical die

                                             scratching around the throat area

                                             of Lincoln.

                                             Reverse is LDS - die gouge between

                                             the N and T of CENT.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.50

$2.50

$4.00

$6.00

$9.00

$11.00

URS-2

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1997P-1DER-017WS               180°

1997-P_p39.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under

columns 5, 6 and 7.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none noted

                                              Reverse is LDS - die chip on the

                                              left cornice edge. Die gouge

                                              between the C and A of AMERICA.

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1997P-1DER-018WS               180°

1997-P_p41.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Moderate step deviation is seen under

columns 5 through 8.

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

                                             Reverse is MDS – die gouge in bay

                                             1. Die dot under the left base of

                                             the Memorial building.

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1997P-1DER-019WS               180°

1997-P_p43.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation is seen under

columns 5 through 8.

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

                                            Reverse is MDS – extra column on

                                            right side of LINCOLN'S statue.

                                            Small die dot in bay 11

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1997P-1DER-020T                   000°

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DESCRIPTION: Light distortion on the tops of some of the letters

in EPU, with an offset direction of 000 degrees.

1997-P_p45.jpg

This is not a very pretty coin and has a bunch of environmental

damage; however, it is clear enough to show the faint trail lines.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – a series of small

                                              die gouges under and to the left

                                              side of IN.

                                              Reverse is LDS – die gouge to the

                                              right of the T in CENT.

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1007P-1DER-021WS               180°

1997-P_p47.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Light step deviation, with emphasis on the left side,

is seen under columns 5 through 8.

1997-P_p48.jpg

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

                                             Reverse is MDS - Die break on the

                                             left cornice edge. Two horizontal

                                             die scratches in bay 11.

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1997P-1DER-022WS               180°

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DESCRIPTION: Mushy, light step deviation is seen under

columns 5 through 8.

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DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS -  die gouge on the

                                             end of the 7 of the DATE.

                                             Reverse is MDS – die scrape from

                                             the top of Lincoln’s head through

                                             the stairs, emerging below the

                                             base.

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1997P-1DER-023WS               180°

1997-P_p52.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Light fluting line extension, into the stylobate, under

column 3. Light step deviation is seen under columns 5 through 8.

1997-P_p52.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS – none noted

                                             Reverse is LDS - die gouge in

                                             upper right corner of BAY # 6.

                                             Die dot just to the right of the T in

                                             CENT.

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1997P-1DER-024WS               200°       

1997-P_p54.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate,

under columns 2 and 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under

columns 5, 6, 7 and 8, with an offset direction of 200 degrees.

1997-P_p54.jpg

DIE MAKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS - none observed

                                          Reverse is MDS - die gouge in bay

                                          1. Small die chip on the left side

                                          of column 12. Die gouge right

                                          side of column 12.

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