1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Description

All letters of EPU show evidence of doubling with E, RI, and M being the strongest. LIBERTY is spread to the right. Doubling also shows on wheat grains above LIBERTY, eyelid, and on the back of the ear. All stars on left and right show some evidence of doubling. All digits of date show evidence of doubling (dates were added to master dies in 1878, so this is not repunching).

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted. Reverse: Strong die gouge NE to SW through eagle's center feathers of right wing into the field.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Groff Cross References: VAM 16
• VAM 16
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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