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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020

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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Wexler Team

Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1940
Last Sold
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Description

Extremely close class II spread on TRUST and 40 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse: Criss-crossing die scratches run through and above the front of Lincoln’s hairline. Two vertical die scratches run from in front of the chin to under the nose. Several die scratches run mostly vertical above 19 in the date. Reverse: Horizontal die scratches are present under IBUS in PLURIBUS. Obverse:

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1¢ WDDO-020
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026