The Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Book Vol. 2: 1959-1996
	1988 1c RDV-006, Die 3 of 7

Description: A RDV-006 (wide AM, flared designer's initials) die was used to strike this 1988 cent. The RDV-006 design first saw widespread use in the following year, 1989. Reported by: Al Lawrence Comments: First known use of the RDV-006 design, making this a transitional design variety. FS-901.
Stage A Photos
Widely Spaced AM of AMERICA		Flared G of Designer's Initials
Die Sinking through IN GOD	Die Scratches above LIBERTY	Date
Stage B Photos
Widely Spaced AM of AMERICA	Die Crack from Building to Rim	Flared G of Designer's Initials
Die Sinking through IN GOD	Same Die Scratches as RDV-006.6	Date
Die Stage and Markers Chart
Die Stages and Markers UVC-2524 DMR-006 Stage A: Reverse is EDS Die scratches Southwest from back of head – MDS Horizontal die scratch above RTY of LIBERTY Die same Obverse was used with RDV-006.6 Stage B: Die crack from upper Left building to rim through I of UNITED – EDS Obverse is LDS Stage C: Reverse is MDS Die clash on Obverse – MDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed)
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