1938-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-004

Description

Obverse Stage A: Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: E/W die scratches above the date. Obverse Stage B: Weak circular lathe scratches near the upper back of the head at 11:00 area. This scratch is probably present and stronger on the Stage A specimens. Reverse Stage A: NNE/SSW die scratch center of the lower opening of the E of FIVE. NE die scratches from the inside of the C in CENTS. Die gouge in the field below the left side of the E in CENTS. Reverse Stage B: Scratch at the E of FIVE still present. Other Stage A markers are weaker. Secondary mint mark is weaker and omitting the strong details of the “S” mint mark.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Bill Wilson Cross References: CONECA: RPM #8 Comments: This variety was originally listed as WOMM-006. It was reassigned when it was determined that WOMM-004 and WOMM-005 were not actually OMM varieties.
• CONECA: RPM #8 Comments: This variety was originally listed as WOMM-006. It was reassigned when it was determined that WOMM-004 and WOMM-005 were not actually OMM varieties.; Wexler Variety ID: 1938-D 5¢ WOMM-004
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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