EDS markers
Obverse
Markers for this die state are not yet known.
Reverse
Markers for this die state are not yet known.
MDS markers
Obverse
A very heavy die clash leaving both dies with damage. Fading die scratch from vest through mintmark to the tip of the 3 in the date. Hard die wear on eye and bridge of the nose leaving a strong scratch pattern with a deterioration on bridge of nose. Light die scratches under LIBERTY and behind bust.
Reverse
Die scratches in mainly NW-SE pattern with a few in different directions. Die scratches inside UNUM and also weakness on E of lower left of ONE. Die clash out line in C on CENT area still visible with die scratches from left wheat grains area. Die scratches between NT on CENT and heavy die deterioration on the N upper right of N. Reverse is MDS.
LDS markers
Obverse
A die dot at the bottom of the E in LIBERTY. A die crack from the head to the rim east of WE. A die crack from the bottom of the bow tie through the lapel.
Reverse
Die scratches run SE on the inside of the C of CENT. Die deterioration on the upper right N of CENT. A die crack on the T in CENT. Reverse is LDS.
Value Information
  F...................1.00
  VF..................1.25
  EF..................1.75
  AU..................2.25
  UNC.................5.00
  MS63................10.00
  MS65................18.00
Quick Links...
1953D-1MM-008
| D/D WEST (MDS)
CONECA: RPM-008  |  Crawford:UNKNOWN
Wexler: WRPM-007  |  FS#:UNLISTED
coin photographed is credited to Richard Cooper.
20050920

A light verticle bar can be seen to the west of the primary mintmark.







 

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