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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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A. B. Moy

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Discovery Date
1940
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Description

Class IV, Offset Hub DoublingA nice spread shows only on the central design elements.  Doubling shows on the back of Jefferson’s head, his eyelid and the front of his collar. Die Markers: Obverse: Two die scratches protruding northeast from back of Jefferson’s head; strong die gouge above second T of TRUST. Reverse: Strong almost horizontal die scratch through upper half of E of EPU; strong almost horizontal die gouge from left lower tip of first T of STATES; J-shaped die gouge from lower left base of building.

Attribution History

  • Discovered by A. B. Moy
  • Wexler Variety ID: 1940 WDDO-001
  • Expert attribution by A. B. Moy

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Last updated: May 12, 2026