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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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Discovery Date
1940
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Description

The 1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004 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: Wavy die gouge from back of Jefferson's shoulder to numeral 0 of date. Reverse: Die scratch above PLURIBUS; die gouge from lower portions of C and second A of AMERICA; die scratch below D of UNITED to first S of STATES.

Die Markers

  • Obverse: Wavy die gouge from back of Jefferson's shoulder to numeral 0 of date.
  • Reverse: Die scratch above PLURIBUS; die gouge from lower portions of C and second A of AMERICA; die scratch below D of UNITED to first S of STATES.

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Last updated: June 20, 2026