1940 Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
Error
Attribution
Discovered by
Brian Allen
Verified by
Wexler Team
Original Research
Description
1940 WDDR-005 is a doubled die reverse on the 1940 Lincoln Wheat cent, cataloged by the Wexler team. Both wheat ears, EPU (E PLURIBUS UNUM), and the dots show extra thickness. Wexler notes no obverse markers. On the reverse, north-south scratches cross the O and N of ONE, the C of CENT, and the AT of STATES. Brian Allen submitted the variety. Wexler lists no cross-references.
Cross References
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1¢ WDDR-005
External References
Community & Reference
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