1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

The 1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001 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 1940 (D) Jefferson Nickel, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Die gouge on back of Jefferson’s head. Reverse: Three die scratches to left of small semicircular window.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die gouge on back of Jefferson’s head.
• Reverse: Three die scratches to left of small semicircular window.

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