1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
Error
Description
Close doubling shows on right side of the letters of LIBERTY. Eyelid slightly doubled on underside and eyebrow doubled. Letters of E PLURIBUS very slightly doubled on right side.Die Markers: Obverse: Fourth star on right has broken point. Nostril over polished with bottom missing. Reverse: Reverse is WDDR-003. Two die scratches from bottom right side of wreath SE through second L of DOLLAR. Diagonal die scratch above leaves to right of end of olive branch. Light die crack through upper TAT of STATES.Submitted By: Joe GroffCross References: VAM 190 Obverse: Lower first U and lower left N of UNUM show hub breaks. Reverse: Reverse is WDDR-002. Hub chip on bottom of D in DOLLAR. Eagle's right wing detached from leg due to over polishing. Die crack running through tops of letters in USA, right star, and bottom of LLAR in DOLLAR.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Gary Wagnon Cross References: CONECA: 18-O-III, VAM 38
- CONECA: 18-O-III, VAM 38; Wexler Variety ID: 1878 $1 WDDO-002
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team