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1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

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1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Market Value
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Discovery Date
1940
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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

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Last updated: May 12, 2026