1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

The 1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005 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 Jefferson Nickel, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Short diagonal die scratch midway between Jefferson's upper lip and nose; die gouge (dot) on his upper lip; two light horizontal die scratches between U and S of TRUST. Reverse: None noted. Cross-referenced as CONECA 5-O-II; FS-5-1938-021.5.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Short diagonal die scratch midway between Jefferson's upper lip and nose; die gouge (dot) on his upper lip; two light horizontal die scratches between U and S of TRUST.
• Reverse: None noted.

Attribution History

• CONECA 5-O-II; FS-5-1938-021.5

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