1938-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
Error
Description
Extra thickness shows on EPU, the dots, and the right wheat ear. Light separation shows on the E in EPU, the left dot, and left wheat ear. Die Markers: First Obverse: WDDO-001. Stage A: Light die crack from the center of the eyebrow WNW through the head. Light curving die crack over the designer’s initials. Second Obverse: Stage B: Die gouge on the left side of the vertical bar of the E in WE, about one fourth up from the bottom. Light, straight E/W die crack over the designer’s initial and chipped to the right side. Split serifs on the mint mark. Third Obverse: Stage C: Two short die scratches south from the rim between the U and S in TRUST. Reverse Stage A: Die chip on the left wheat stem, closer to the wheat ear and positioned below the O in OF. Light die crack near the left wheat tip. Miniscule die dot directly under V shaped central portion of M in AMERICA. Two small die gouges are present touching inside of the lower E in AMERICA (marker most easily seen on following stages). Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers still present. Light die crack with chips on the vertical bar of the T in CENT. Reverse Stage C: Stage A markers still present. Stage B die crack slightly longer but partially removed on the right due to mechanical doubling on the T in CENT on example examined. First Obverse: WDDO-001. Stage A:
Attribution History
- WDDR-002; Wexler Variety ID: 1938-D 1¢ WDDR-002
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team