1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

The 1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1878 (S) Morgan Dollar, part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. Die markers: Obverse: Fourth star on right shows broken point. Three short die gouges in straight line below center of leaf below right cotton ball. Reverse: An engraved feather shows between eagle's right wing and leg. Die scratch north from upper left leaf on olive branch. Cross-referenced as VAM 30. Submitted By: Joe Groff.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Fourth star on right shows broken point. Three short die gouges in straight line below center of leaf below right cotton ball. Reverse: An engraved feather shows between eagle's right wing and leg. Die scratch north from upper left leaf on olive branch.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Groff Cross References: VAM 30
• VAM 30
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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