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1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

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1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse
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Discovery Date
1938
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Description

Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die VarietiesA strong quadrupling spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, IN GOD WE TRUST and, to a lesser extent, on Jefferson’s nose and hair details on the back of the head.

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

External References

Last updated: May 12, 2026