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1938-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

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1938-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Reverse

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Market Value
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Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1938
Last Sold
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Description

Strong extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM and upper wheat ears.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1416
  • DMR-007
  • Stage A:
  • Reverse is EDS
  • Die crack over V.D.B. – LDS
  • Die crack across lower lapel
  • Stage B:
  • Die crack from upper Right wheat to rim – MDS
  • Obverse is VLDS
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-1416 DMR-007 Stage A: Reverse is EDS Die crack over V.D.B. – LDS Die crack across lower lapel Stage B: Die crack from upper Right wheat to rim – MDS Obverse is VLDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)

Last updated: May 12, 2026