1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
Error
Description
LIBERTY is doubled CCW. All stars on left and right are doubled, with the first four stars on the left being tripled. 1 in date is doubled on top right and on left side under crossbar to base. 7 in date shows doubling on top of crossbar and lightly on left side of crossbar.Die Markers: Obverse: Small die crack top left side of E in LIBERTY NE to leaf. Die crack from bottom of crossbar of 1 WNW to base of neck. Die polish marks in low area of cap fold NE of cotton balls. Reverse: None noted.Submitted By: Richard M. Prouty (Photos by Frank M. Zapushek)Cross References: VAM 16
Attribution History
- Discovered by Istvan Henrik Cross References: CONECA: 15-O-III, VAM 31 and 40 and 110
- CONECA: 15-O-III, VAM 31 and 40 and 110; Wexler Variety ID: 1878 $1 WDDO-006
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
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