1940 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

A CW spread from a pivot at about 2:00 shows on IGWT, the date, and the lower queue and ribbon.Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NNW/SSE inside the ear. A die scratch runs parallel to the rim between the L and I of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: A short die scratch runs ESE from the lower L in LIBERTY. Numerous SW/NE die scratches can be found on the lower back of the cheek. Reverse: The reverse is a strong doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940 25¢ WDDR-001. Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness shows on USA, EPU, QUARTER DOLLAR, the outside of both wings, the branches and the leaves. A strong die gouge (dot) can be found on the eagle’s right wing well east of the U in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die without the DDR.Submitted By: Stage A: Joe Ridzy, Stage B: Gary WagnonCross References: CONECA: 3-O-VComments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files. Obverse: A strong die scratch extends east from the lower right nine in the date. A short die scratch extends east from the lower right zero in the date. A die scratch runs WNW from the upper left B in LIBERTY. A die gouge can be found inside the upper B in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs SW from the lower left of the R in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Feld Cross References: None known Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
• None known Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.; Wexler Variety ID: 1940 25¢ WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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