1857 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Class I CCW spread shows on USA, eagle's beak, eye, and talons. Die Markers: Obverse: Short die gouge north from upper right O in F. Reverse: Die crack upper left middle leaf north to rim. Die crack bottom right lead SE to rim.Submitted By: William R. Van Note (Discovered by Delma K. Romines)Cross References: Snow: S21; CONECA: DDO-012; Flynn: DDO-003 Obverse: Doubling on center bottom of M in AMERICA and the broken wing tip distinguishes this variety from other 1857 1¢ doubled die varieties. Reverse: None noted.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Sam Lukes (Discovered by Delma K. Romines) Cross References: Snow: S15; CONECA: DDO-003; Cherrypickers: FS-01-1857-102; Flynn: DDO-002
• Snow: S15; CONECA: DDO-003; Cherrypickers: FS-01-1857-102; Flynn: DDO-002; Wexler Variety ID: 1857 1¢ WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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