1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
Error
Description
A doubled eyelid shows to the northeast of the normal eyelid. Extremely light separation shows on the 4 and 0 in the date and on the E in WE.Die Markers: Obverse: Light, concentric die scratches show in the field north of the 9 and 4 in the date. Light vertical die scratches run the upper and lower openings of the B in LIBERTY. A series of horizontal die scratches run through the letters of GOD. A diagonal die scratch shows near the rim above the O and G in GOD. Reverse: A series of mostly horizontal die scratches run between the left wheat tip and the letters E and P in E PLURIBUS. A series of mostly horizontal die scratches run through the letters of PLURIBUS. Multidirectional die scratches show right of the E in ONE. Numerous die scratches show in the fields around the ON in ONE and the EN in CENT. A hashmarked die scratch pattern shows through and around OF. Multidirectional die scratches show above and below the left and right wheat stems. Submitted By: Bill WilsonCross References: None known Obverse:
Attribution History
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1ยข WDDO-010
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
External References
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