1988P-1DEO-001T                  180°

88P1OB.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the bottom of the letters

in LIBERTY. The offset direction of the lines is 180 degrees.

88P1OB.jpg

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

                                                Reverse is LDS – die crack from the

                                                rim into the left base tip and moving

                                                up towards the stylobate. Die crack

                                                from the rim into the right base tip

                                                and moving along the base line.

NOTES: This die was found by Louis Schaeffer.

VF-20

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$8.00

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1988P-1DEO-002T                 340°

88P2OB.JPG

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the top left corners on the

letters of LIBERTY. The offset direction is 340 degrees.

88P2OB.JPG

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

                                                 seen between the G and O of GOD. A

                                                 die gouge is seen between the R and U

                                                 of TRUST.                                                
                                                 Reverse die is LDS – none noted.
.
NOTE: This die was found by Louis Schaeffer.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

$8.00

$11.00

$14.00

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1988P-1DEO-003T                  300°

1988P-1DEO-003b.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen on the TRUS of TRUST. The
offset direction is 300 degrees

1988P-1DEO-003b.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A”, obverse is EDS – die scratches are seen

                                               between the 9 and 8 of the date.         
                                               Reverse is EDS – none noted.

NOTE: This die was found by Jean Lee.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

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1988P-1DEO-004T                  300°

1988P1DEO4b.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the top left corners of the

letters in LIBERTY. The offset direction is 300 degrees.

1988P1DEO4b.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A”, obverse is EDS – none noted.

                                               Reverse is LDS- very heavy die

                                               scratching is seen on the entire reverse

                                               surface. This was preformed to remove

                                               a die clash, which can be seen still in

                                               bays 3 and 8.

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XF-40

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MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.50

$2.50

$4.00

$6.00

$9.00

$11.00

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1988P-1DEO-005T                   190°

1988P1DEO5Tb.jpg

DESCRIPTION:  Trail lines are seen from the bottom of the LIB of

LIBERTY. The offset direction is 190 degrees.

1988P1DEO5Tb.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A “, obverse is EDS – none noted

                                                 Reverse is EDS – a die dot is seen in

                                                 the upper part of the N in ONE. A small

                                                 die gouge is seen over the second shrub

                                                 on the right side of the Memorial building.

NOTE: This die was found by Aisha Shahid.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.50

$2.50

$4.00

$6.00

$9.00

$11.00

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1988P-1DEO-006T                  120° & 300°                              

1988p1deor612t.JPG
19881deo6tA.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the letters in TRUST and

reciprocally in the RTY of LIBERTY.  The trail lines from TRUST

have an offset direction of 300°, while the trail lines from the RTY of

LIBERTY have an offset direction of 120°. This die is also in
combination with 1988P-1WHDER-001 and 1988P-1DER-012WST

1988p1deor612t.JPG

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A “, obverse is EDS – none noted

                                                Reverse is EDS – small die gouges

                                                are seen below the last S of STATES

                                                and the E of ONE.

NOTE: This die was found by Cal Goddard

VF-20

XF-40

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MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$3.00

$5.00

$7.00

$10.00

$15.00

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1988P-1DEO-007T                  330°

 

1988p1deor713T.JPG

DESCRIPTION:  Trail lines are seen from the word IN. The offset

direction is 330°. This die is in combination with
1988P-1WHDER-001 and 1988P-1DER-013T

1988p1deor713T.JPG

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A“, obverse is EDS – die scratching is seen

                                               coming off Lincoln’s bow tie and under his

                                               chin.

                                               Reverse is EDS – a die gouge is seen just

                                               to the left of the first S in STATES.

NOTE: This die was found by Cal Goddard

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

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1988P-1DEO-008T                  250°

1988p1deo8tB.JPG

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the bottom of the first two

digits of the date (19). The offset direction is 250°. This die is in

combination with 1998P-1WHDER-001

1988p1deo8tB.JPG

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A“, obverse is EDS – none noted

                                               Reverse is DS - light die scratching can

                                               be seen around the ST of STATES. A die

                                               gouge is seen to the bottom left of the

                                               T in CENT.

NOTE: This die was found by Cal Goddard.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.00

$2.00

$3.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

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1988P-1DEO-009T                  350

1988p1deo9tC.jpg
1988p1deo9tC.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the tops of the letters in

LIBERTY and also on the date. The offset direction is 000°

1988p1deo9tC.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A “, obverse is EDS – none noted

                                                Reverse is EDS – a die chip is seen on

                                                the bottom stair line of the Memorial

                                                building under the left URN

NOTE: This die was found by Cal Goddard.

VF-20

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MS-65

$3.00

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$7.00

$10.00

$15.00

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REVERSE TRAIL DIES

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1988P-1DER-001WS               190°

88P1RA.jpg
88P1RB.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension, into the stylobate,

under columns 1 and 2. There is moderate step deviation under

columns 5 through 9, with an offset direction of 190 degrees.

                 

88P1RC.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is LDS - light to heavy die

                                            scratches, in random directions

                                            on most of the obverse.

                                            Reverse: LDS – small die gouge

                                            between the C and A of AMERICA.

 

VF-20

XF-40

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MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$5.00

$7.50

$10.00

$12.50

$18.00

$25.00

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1988P-1DER-002WS                   190°

88P2RA.jpg

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

column 3. Moderate step deviation is seen under columns 6, 7

and 8, with an offset direction of 190 degrees.

88P2RB.jpg

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

                                            below Lincoln’s shoulder.

                                            Reverse is MDS – small die dot

                                            on the right side of the vertical

                                            bar of the E in CENT.

VF-20

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MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.00

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$4.00

$7.00

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1988P-1DER-003T                   100°

88P3RA.jpg

DESCRIPTON: Isolated trail lines are seen on the right side corners

of the C, E and N of CENT. The offset direction is 100º. This die was

found by Louis Schaeffer of Maryland

88PRB.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – two parallel

                                             scratches are seen in front of

                                             Lincoln’s forehead.

                                             Reverse is MDS – none noted.

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$4.00

$7.00

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$12.00

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1988P-1DER-004WST             190°

88P4RA.jpg
88P4RB.jpg
88P4RC.jpg

DESCRIPTION: This is a combination trail die with wavy steps. Single

fluting line extension, into the stylobate, is seen under columns 2, 3,

11 and 12. Light to moderate step deviation is seen under columns

5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. The trail lines are carried down to the word CENT

and are seen on the lower left corners of those letters. The offset

direction is 190º. While a combination of trail lines from other design

elements beside the stairs and also the stairs is not a rare occurrence,

it is not that common. This combination also shows the relationship

of trails to wavy steps, which are one in the same thing, only in

different locations. This die was found by Louis Schaeffer of Maryland.

88P4RD.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A”, obverse is EDS – none noted

                                            Reverse is EDS – die scratches

                                            from the last A in AMERICA down

                                            to the designer’s initials. There is

                                            also a small die gouge on the left

                                            leg of the N in CENT.

 

 

VF-20

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MS-63

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$5.00

$7.50

$10.00

$12.50

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1988P-1DER-005WS               190°

88P5RA.jpg

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

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

 5, 6, 7and 8. The offset direction is 190º. This die was found by

Louis Schaeffer of Maryland.

88P5RB.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is EMDS – Heavy, diagonal

                                             die scratching is seen on the

                                             obverse.

                                             Reverse is EMDS – Three heavy

                                             die scratches are seen above the

                                             left roof of the Memorial building.

                                             Heavy die scratching is seen

                                             below the Memorial building.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

$8.00

$11.00

$14.00

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1988P-1DER-006T                   070°

88P6RC.JPG
88P6RC.JPG

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the lower half of this die.

The N and E of ONE, all the letters in CENT, the right side corners

of the stylobate and the designer’s initials all have trail lines. The

offset direction of all the lines on this die is 070 degrees.

88P6RC.JPG

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B”, obverse is MDS – small die dot on top

                                               of the 9 digit. Small die dot in the lower

                                               loop of the B in LIBERTY.

                                               Reverse is MDS – none noted.

NOTE: This die was found by Louis Schaeffer.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$5.00

$7.50

$10.00

$12.50

$18.00

$25.00

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1988P-1DER-007WS                  190°

88P7RB.JPG

DESCRIPTION: Light to moderate fluting line extension can be seen

entering into the styloabte under columns 2, 3, 11 and 12. Moderate

step deviation can be seen under columns 5, 6, 7 and 8. The offset

direction is 190 degrees.

88P7RB.JPG

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, obverse is EDS – a die dent is seen  

                                                through the U of TRUST.

                                                Reverse is LDS – heavy die scratching 

                                                is seen through the EPU and below the

                                                memorial building. Three strong die

                                                scratches are seen around the ON of

                                                ONE. 

NOTE: This die was found by Louis Schaeffer.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$5.00

$7.50

$10.00

$12.50

$18.00

$25.00

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1988P-1DER-008T                  350°

1988P-1DER-008c.jpg
1988P-1DER-008c.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the tops of the letters in

EPU. Also seen is a single trail line from the last S in STATES. The

offset direction is 350 degrees.

1988P-1DER-008c.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A”, obverse is EDS – none noted

                                              Reverse is EDS – a diagonal die scratch

                                              is seen from the E to the S of STATES.

                                              Also seen is another faint side scratch

                                              from the first T of STATES.

NOTE: This die was found by Jean Lee.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

$8.00

$11.00

$14.00

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1988P-1DER-009T                  330°

1988P-1DER-009b.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the right sided letters of

EPU. The offset direction is 330 degrees.

1988P-1DER-009b.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A”, obverse is EDS – a small die gouge is

                                               seen below the word IN.

                                               Reverse is EDS – a small die gouge is

                                               seen under the D of UNITED.

NOTE: This die was found by Jean Lee.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

$8.00

$11.00

$14.00

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1988P-1DER-010WST            180°

1988P1DER010B.jpg
1988P1DER010B.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Moderate fluting line extension is seen under columns

1, 2 and 3 with light to moderate step deviation seen under columns 5,

6 and 7. Also seen ate trail lines from the letters in CENT. The offset

direction is 180 degrees.

1988P1DER010B.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A”, obverse is EDS – a small die gouge is

                                                seen in the field across from Lincoln’s

                                                forehead.

                                                Reverse is EDS – a small die gouge is

                                                seen above the E in CENT.

NOTE: This die was found by Jean Lee

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$5.00

$7.50

$10.00

$12.50

$18.00

$25.00

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1988P-1DER-011WS               180°

1988p1der11B.JPG

DESCRIPTION: Light trail lines can be seen entering into the

stylobate under columns 1, 2 and 3. The offset direction is 180°

1988p1der11B.JPG

DIE MARKERS: Stage “B “, obverse is MDS – a small die dot is seen

                                                 under the O of GOD

                                                Reverse is MDS – a small die gouge is

                                                seen to between the rim and the left base

                                                of the memorial building.

NOTE: This die was found by Louis Schaeffer

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$1.50

$2.50

$4.00

$6.00

$9.00

$11.00

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1988P-1DER-012T                  160°

1988p1der12tB.jpg
1988p1der12tB.jpg

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the bottom of the letters in

UNITED. Step deviation is seen in the Memorial building stairs under

columns 5, 6, 7 and 8. The offset direction for all trail lines is 160°.

This die is in combination with 1988P-1WHDER-001 and

1988P-1DEO-006T

1988p1der12tB.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A “, obverse is EDS – none noted

                                                Reverse is EDS – small die gouges are

                                                seen below the last S of STATES and

                                                the E of ONE.

NOTE: This die was found by Cal Goddard

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$3.00

$5.00

$7.00

$10.00

$15.00

$20.00

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1988P-1DER-012T                  120°

1988p1der13tC.jpg
1988p1der13tC.jpg
1988p1der13tC.jpg

DESCRIPTION:  Trail lines are seen from the E of ONE, the ENT of

CENT, the designer’s initials and the right base corner of the Memorial

building. The offset direction is 120°. This die is in combination with
1988P-1WHDER-001 and 1988P-1DEO-007T

1988p1deor713T.JPG

DIE MARKERS: Stage “A“, obverse is EDS – die scratching is seen

                                           coming off Lincoln’s bow tie and under his

                                           chin.

                                           Reverse is EDS – a die gouge is seen just

                                           to the left of the first S in STATES.

NOTE: This die was found by Cal Goddard

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$3.00

$5.00

$7.00

$10.00

$15.00

$20.00

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1988P-1DER-013T                  000°

88p1der013t-001.jpg

DESCRIPTION: A die similar to 1988P-1DER-008T, Trail lines are seen
from the tops of the letters in EPU. Also seen is a single trail line from
the last S in STATES. The offset direction is 000 degrees.

88p1der013t-003.jpg

88p1der013t-003.jpg

DIE MARKERS: Stage “C”, Obverse is LDS – Die scratches   
                                              throughout the entire obverse.  
                                              See  marker photos for specific  
                                              locations of these scratches.    
                                              Reverse is MDS – A small group   
                                              of heavier scratches under  the   
                                              ED of UNITED.  Light N-S die  
                                              scratches to the left of the  
                                              memorial.

                                                         

 NOTE: This die was found by Aisha Shahid
                                                             .
VF-20XF-40AU-50MS-60MS-63MS-65
$3.00$5.00$7.00$10.00$15.00

$20.00

 

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1988P-1DER-014T               000°

1984p1deo7tA.JPG
1984p1deo7tA.JPG

DESCRIPTION: Trail lines are seen from the motto EPU, the O in OF and the M in AMERICA. Slight indications of trail can also be seen on the TATE of STATES. The offset direction is 000º.

1984p1deo7tA.JPG

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

                                               Reverse is MDS - die scratches can be seen in and around the NITE of UNITED. Die scratches can also be seen through the letters NE of ONE.

 

NOTE: This die was found by Aisha Shahid.

VF-20

XF-40

AU-50

MS-60

MS-63

MS-65

$2.00

$3.00

$5.00

$8.00

$11.00

$14.00

DEO / DER FILES; 1981 TO 1999

DEO / DER FILES; 2000 TO PRESENT