1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

The 1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004 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: Light die crack from base of bust into field above date. Heavy die polish lines N/S over entire obverse. Reverse: Reverse is WDDR-001. Upper bar of R in TRUST is broken. Reengraved tail feather between eagle's right leg and wing. Strong N/S die polish lines over lower and sides of reverse. Long NW/SE die scratch from top of eagle's left wing to M of AMERICA. Cross-referenced as VAM 5. Submitted By: John A. Wexler (Photos by Brian Allen).

Die Markers

• Obverse: Light die crack from base of bust into field above date. Heavy die polish lines N/S over entire obverse. Reverse: Reverse is WDDR-001. Upper bar of R in TRUST is broken. Reengraved tail feather between eagle's right leg and wing. Strong N/S die polish lines over lower and sides of reverse. Long NW/SE die scratch from top of eagle's left wing to M of AMERICA.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler (Photos by Brian Allen) Cross References: VAM 5 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS NEEDED
• VAM 5
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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