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1937-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

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1937-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

Attribution

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Wexler Team

Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
N/A
Discovery Date
1937
Last Sold
N/A

Description

Extremely close spread to the center shows on the date, strongest at the bottom of the 37. Die Markers: Obverse: Short NE/SW die scratches at the throat. NE/SW die scratches on the upper lip and at the back of the mouth. NW/SE and E/W die scratches through the ribbon of the braid. Short die gouge extends N from the shoulder NW of the 1 in the date. Die gouge at the throat. Reverse: Thin, spiraling die scratches throughout the reverse most notably through EPU, FIVE CENTS, and the front legs of the bison. Strong die scratches extend S from the bison's face. Weak NW/SE die scratch above the E in STATES. Small die gouge below the E in UNITED.

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Matthew Whitt Cross References: None known
  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1937-D 5¢ WDDO-001
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026