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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

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1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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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

Extra thickness shows on IGWT and the date. Some separation lines show on the uppermost folds of hair. Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouge east of upper Y in LIBERTY near Lincoln’s shoulder. Slightly curving die scratch SE from the front of Lincoln’s hair. Reverse: Die scratch south from center of E and through lower third of E in EPU. Die scratch near rim above PL in PLURIBUS. Obverse:

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Jennifer Casazza Cross References: None known
  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1¢ WDDO-005
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026