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1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005

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1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Reverse

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Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
N/A
Discovery Date
1940
Last Sold
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Description

Light extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM and both upper wheat ears.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1461
  • DMR-014
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Reverse is EMDS
  • Obverse is LISTED as DDO-002 – MDS
  • Die crack on forehead extends into field below U of TRUST
  • Die crack North-South through E of LIBERTY
  • Die crack Southwest from lower 9 of date to vest
  • Stage C:
  • Die crack from Left wheat tip North to rim through E of E PLURIBUS UNUM – LMDS
  • Die crack on forehead extends to U of TRUST – LDS
  • Die crack from 9 of date extends to rim
  • UVC-1468
  • DMR-021
  • Stage D:
  • Reverse is LDS
  • Obverse die changed – LDS
  • Die crack across V.D.B.
  • Die crack across coat
  • Die crack in hair

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

Additional Notes

First Obverse is LISTED as the MDS of DDO-002.

Last updated: May 12, 2026