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1940 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016

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1940 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Reverse

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Wexler Team

Market Value
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Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1940
Last Sold
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Description

Light Class VI extra thickness shows on the outer devices, increasing from left to right. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge shows along the lower left curve of the O in GOD. A faded die gouge shows to the southeast of the first T in TRUST. Two small die gouges show above the R in TRUST. A small die gouge (dot) shows to the northwest of the upper R in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs northeast from the upper right side of the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: A finger feeder die gouge shows to the left of the E in E PLURIBUS. A die gouge runs through the upper right arm of the first U in PLURIBUS. A faded die gouge connects the B and U in PLURIBUS. An area of die deterioration shows below the last A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Bill WilsonCross References: None known Obverse: None noted. Reverse: Die gouge (dot) between I and B in PLURIBUS. Die scratch from center of E in EPU to left dot. Die scratch from lower right E in EPU ending below L. Die scratch from lower left E to top left side of left wheat.

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Karen Peterson Cross References: None known
  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1¢ WDDR-016
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026