1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
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Description
An extra eyelid shows to the north of the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A light die crack runs along the tail of the 9 in the date. Worn vertical die scratches show below Lincoln’s chin. A short heavy die scratch runs south from the tip of Lincoln’s nose. A diagonal die crack runs through the VDB initials. Two worn about vertical die scratches show near the rim above the L in LIBERTY. A series of vertical die scratches show above the Y in LIBERTY. Worn horizontal die scratches run through GOD. Diagonal die gouges run through and in the field left of WE. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler files as 1940 1¢ WDDR-040. A vertical die scratch runs south from the lower right curve of the O in ONE. A light die scratch runs north from the lower curve of the C in CENT. An area of die deterioration shows between the N and E in CENT. Two separated die cracks show on the lower and central right wheat stalk. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: CONECA: 4-O-IV Obverse: Worn die scratch running east from lock of hair below and between WE and TRUST. Worn die gouge below E in WE. Reverse: Die gouge (dot) to the right of the second A in AMERICA. Obverse:
Attribution History
- Discovered by Jennifer Casazza Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1¢ WDDO-015
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team