1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007

Description

An extremely close spread towards the rim shows on the E in WE and on the 4 and 0 of the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) shows below the 4 in date. A series of light diagonal die scratches run into the field below Lincoln’s chin. A curved die scratch runs from Lincoln’s upper hair, below and between the OD in GOD. A concentric die scratch shows at the rim right of last T in TRUST. A light die crack is present above and right of the VDB. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) shows to the left of E in E PLURIBUS. A die gouge (dot) shows to the right of the U in UNUM. A die gouge (dot) shows inside the opening of the C in CENT. A die gouge shows on the lower curve of the C in CENT. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known Obverse: Short die scratch just above the hair below and between W and E in WE. Two short parallel die scratches northeast from the upper right bowtie. Small die gouge under left side of E in LIBERTY. Reverse: Die gouge to the right of the top of the left wheat ear. Obverse:

Attribution History

• Discovered by Karen Peterson Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 1¢ WDDO-007
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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