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1941-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

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1941-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Wexler Team

Market Value
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Discovery Date
1941
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Description

Class V doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Die Markers: Obverse: A series of vertical die scratches run through WE. Diagonal die scratches run through TRUST. Vertical die scratches run through the date, mint mark and front of Lincoln’s jacket. A series of die scratches run north from Lincoln’s upper forehead and front hair curl. A concentric die scratch runs near the rim from the right of the date to the back of Lincoln’s bust. Reverse: A series of vertical die scratches run through and left of the N in ONE. Vertical die scratches run through the letters E and N in CENT. Vertical die scratches show to the right of the letter T in CENT. Numerous, vertical die scratches run through most of the letters in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Submitted By: Bill Wilson Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-V-CCW, Coppercoins: 1941D-1DO-005 Obverse: A long diagonal die crack runs through Lincoln’s upper forehead and hair. A series of faded diagonal die scratches run through and below the Y in LIBERTY. A diagonal die scratch shows in the lower shoulder fold of Lincoln’s jacket behind the lapel. Reverse: Vertical die scratches show inside the C in CENT. A vertical die scratch runs through the lower opening of the first S in STATES. A vertical die scratch runs north from the upper right edge of the A in STATES. A die scratch runs north from the upper O in OF. A diagonal die scratch grazes the upper right edge of the M in AMERICA. A series of die gouges (dots) show on or near the E in AMERICA.

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Brian Ribar Cross References: Coppercoins: 1941D-1DO-004 Comments: The updated plate coin was the original
  • Coppercoins: 1941D-1DO-004 Comments: The updated plate coin was the original; Wexler Variety ID: 1941-D 1¢ WDDO-001
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026