1939 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-021
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Description
Doubling shows on EPU, the dots, and upper left wheat. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse is a doubled die listed as WDDO-015. Die crack on bust running above V.D.B. Light circular die scratches on face, neck, and jacket. Obverse Stage B: Obverse die changed. Light die crack above V.D.B. Die scratch running from middle of T to lower R in LIBERTY. Die gouge under N in IN. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge right of M in UNUM. Strong die clash in C and very faintly on N in CENT. Die scratches run mostly NNW through ED STATE and AMERIC in USA. Small die gouge (dot) right of the right wheat at the level of the bottom of S in STATES. Light die crack on right side of upright bar of T in CENT. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers weaker but still visible. Die crack on right side of upright bar of T in CENT stronger. Obverse Stage A:
Attribution History
- Discovered by Stage A: John Wexler,
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1939 1¢ WDDR-021
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team