1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
Error
Description
Doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST and the 4 and 0 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A faded die gouge shows in the field to the left of the mint mark. A small die gouge shows below the right edge of Lincoln’s bowtie. An arcing die crack runs through the truncation of Lincoln’s bust above the VDB initials. A series of mostly horizontal die scratches show inside and around the upper ear. Reverse: A mostly horizontal die crack runs through the upper crossbar of the E in ONE. A tiny die gouge (dot) shows above the letters E and S in STATES. Obverse: A faded die gouge shows in the field to the left of the mint mark. A small die gouge shows below the right edge of Lincoln’s bowtie. An arcing die crack runs through the truncation of Lincoln’s bust above the VDB initials. A series of mostly horizontal die scratches show inside and around the upper ear. Reverse: A mostly horizontal die crack runs through the upper crossbar of the E in ONE. A tiny die gouge (dot) shows above the letters E and S in STATES.
Attribution History
- Discovered by J.C. Moreland Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II-C
- CONECA: 2-O-II-C; Wexler Variety ID: 1940-D 1¢ WDDO-004
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team