1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Description

The 1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003 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 1939 Jefferson Nickel - Doubled Monticello, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Series of die scratches to lower right of L of LIBERTY; series of die scratches on front of collar. Reverse: Type II steps.  Die scratches to lower right of small right window; die gouge above RIB of PLURIBUS near rim.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Series of die scratches to lower right of L of LIBERTY; series of die scratches on front of collar.
• Reverse: Type II steps.  Die scratches to lower right of small right window; die gouge above RIB of PLURIBUS near rim.

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