1938-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Description
The 1938-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-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 1938 (D) Jefferson Nickel, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: UVC-0191 DMR-007 Stage A: Die gouge through lower RTY of LIBERTY to star – EDS Die gouge in hair behind forehead Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-0191 DMR-007 Stage A: Die gouge through lower RTY of LIBERTY to star – EDS Die gouge in hair behind forehead Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-0191
- DMR-007
- Stage A:
- Die gouge through lower RTY of LIBERTY to star – EDS
- Die gouge in hair behind forehead
- Reverse is EDS
- Stage B:
- Obverse and Reverse are MDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Mike Dingeldein
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0191 DMR-007 Stage A: Die gouge through lower RTY of LIBERTY to star – EDS Die gouge in hair behind forehead Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)