1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016

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 Obverse:

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1¢ WDDO-016
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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