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1940-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

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1940-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Reverse

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Wexler Team

Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1940
Last Sold
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Description

Light separation lines show on E PLURIBUS UNUM and both wheat tips. Die Markers: Obverse: Diagonal die scratches run through the upper and lower 1 in the date. Die gouges show between Lincoln’s lower lip and chin. A light vertical die scratch runs north from the bridge of Lincoln’s nose. A diagonal die scratch shows above the eyelid. A series of vertical die scratches show through and around the letters TY in LIBERTY. Reverse: A diagonal die scratch runs through the opening of the C in CENT. A series of vertical die scratches run through the T in CENT. A long die scratch runs mostly north between the letters U and N in UNITED. A diagonal die scratch runs through the opening of the D in UNITED. A die gouge (dot) shows to the left of the lower first S in STATES. A diagonal die scratch connects the lower first S in STATES with the E in AMERICA. About vertical die scratches run through AT in STATES. Obverse: Diagonal die scratches run through the upper and lower 1 in the date. Die gouges show between Lincoln’s lower lip and chin. A light vertical die scratch runs north from the bridge of Lincoln’s nose. A diagonal die scratch shows above the eyelid. A series of vertical die scratches show through and around the letters TY in LIBERTY. Reverse: A diagonal die scratch runs through the opening of the C in CENT. A series of vertical die scratches run through the T in CENT. A long die scratch runs mostly north between the letters U and N in UNITED. A diagonal die scratch runs through the opening of the D in UNITED. A die gouge (dot) shows to the left of the lower first S in STATES. A diagonal die scratch connects the lower first S in STATES with the E in AMERICA. About vertical die scratches run through AT in STATES. Obverse:

Attribution History

  • Discovered by J.C. Moreland Cross References: None known
  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940-D 1¢ WDDR-001
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026