1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
Error
Description
Doubling on LIBERTY CCW. Separation of serifs on letters P, U, R, and B of PLURIBUS. First and second star on right show minor doubling. First 8 of date shows minor doubling on top inside loop and the second 8 shows minor doubling at the bottom outside loop.Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge running ESE between the legs of R in LIBERTY. Part of nostril missing from over polishing of die. Die polish marks in low areas of fold from cap top also east of cotton balls on cap. Reverse: None noted.Submitted By: Richard M. Prouty (Photos by Frank M. Zapushek)Cross References: VAM 21 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.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Richard M. Prouty (Photos by Frank M. Zapushek) Cross References: VAM 16
- VAM 16; Wexler Variety ID: 1878 $1 WDDO-007
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team