1938 S DDR-001, 1-RVI Lincoln Cent (MDS)

1938 S DDR-001, 1-R-VI Lincoln Cent (MDS)


1938 S DDR-001 MS/BU Lincoln Cent (EDS), Very Early Stage A? (There is no die crack through the middle of the right wheat to the rim)
I recently acquired a pair of the above variety as confirmed by MM placement and die crack under the center of the bust.
For easier comparison, here's the:
VV listing- http://www.varietyvista.com/01a%20L...8SDDR001.htm
C C listing- https://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln...ie_state=mds
D D listing- https://www.doubleddie.com/675255.html

VV & CC have it listed as a Class 6.
DD as a Class 6 + Class 2 on the wheat tips.

My examples clearly show separation on both wheat tips and the outside band of the wheat ears. The Class 2 is stronger on the left wheat.

VV images don't seem to show any separation on the wheat tips but CC does (barely and I only noticed it because I know it's there from my examples), yet both sites are saying this is only Class 6.

ps. One example has light, incuse prestrike planchet damage as well, similar to the arc of a cent. It is on the reverse starting at the R (PLUR), through NE to the M (UNUM). I don't believe it is an incomplete clip because there isn't a matching arc on the obverse, opposite this arc.

There is another similar arc near LIBERTY. Both arcs were pre-strike.

Enjoy and feel free to add any insight on the Class 2 separation or the pre-strike planchet arcs.