1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009

Description

Doubling visible as strong serif notches on all letters of EPU with strongest separation on R of PLURIBUS and first N of UNUM. Dots of EPU are thick. All stars show separation of points. Date is moderately doubled on right side most visible on 1 and 7. Inside of ear, lower hair details, letters of LIBERTY, upper lip, and eye lash are lightly doubled. Die Markers: Obverse: Short gouge on left inside lower loop of first 8 of date. Light die scratches behind Liberty's eye and light polish lines seen in lower hair details. Light polishing of nostril. Reverse: Reverse is WDDR-010. 8 TF.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler (Photos by Brian Allen) Cross References: VAM 4 and 17
• VAM 4 and 17; Wexler Variety ID: 1878 $1 WDDO-009
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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