1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
Error
Description
Medium extra thickness on date, LIB of LIBERTY, and WE TRUST. Die markers: UVC-1463 DMR-016 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is MDS Reverse is LISTED as CUD-021 Retained on Left wheat) – MDS Die crack lower Right wheat to rim UVC-3030 DMR-028 Stage C: Obverse is MDS Reverse die changed – EDS Stage D: Die crack North-South through E of LIBERTY – LMDS Reverse is LISTED as CUD-022 (Retained on Left wheat) – EMDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-1463 DMR-016 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is MDS Reverse is LISTED as CUD-021 Retained on Left wheat) – MDS Die crack lower Right wheat to rim UVC-3030 DMR-028 Stage C: Obverse is MDS Reverse die changed – EDS Stage D: Die crack North-South through E of LIBERTY – LMDS Reverse is LISTED as CUD-022 (Retained on Left wheat) – EMDS.
Die Markers
- UVC-1463
- DMR-016
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Obverse is MDS
- Reverse is LISTED as CUD-021 Retained on Left wheat) – MDS
- Die crack lower Right wheat to rim
- UVC-3030
- DMR-028
- Stage C:
- Obverse is MDS
- Reverse die changed – EDS
- Stage D:
- Die crack North-South through E of LIBERTY – LMDS
- Reverse is LISTED as CUD-022 (Retained on Left wheat) – EMDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Lew Bundy
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-1463 DMR-016 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is MDS Reverse is LISTED as CUD-021 Retained on Left wheat) – MDS Die crack lower Right wheat to rim UVC-3030 DMR-028 Stage C: Obverse is MDS Reverse die changed – EDS Stage D: Die crack North-South through E of LIBERTY – LMDS Reverse is LISTED as CUD-022 (Retained on Left wheat) – EMDS
Community & Reference
Related Errors
More Doubled Die Obverse Errors
1925-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
Doubled Die Obverse
1927 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
Doubled Die Obverse
1857 Proof Flying Eagle Cent Doubled Die Obverse FS-401 Snow-5
Doubled Die Obverse
1864 Indian Head Cent (Bronze No L) Doubled Die Obverse FS-1101 Snow-4
Doubled Die Obverse
1866 Indian Head Cent Doubled Die Obverse FS-101 Snow-1
Doubled Die ObverseCollector Essentials
Tools for examining and preserving error coins and die varieties.
10x-20x Jeweler's Loupe
Essential for examining die varieties, doubled dies, and RPMs
Cherry Picker's Guide
The definitive reference for U.S. error coins and die varieties
2x2 Coin Flips & Holders
Protect and organize your finds with archival-quality holders
USB Digital Microscope
Capture detailed images for documentation and community submissions
As an Amazon Associate, NumisDex earns from qualifying purchases.