1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007

Description

A doubled eyelid shows to the northeast of the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A series of diagonal die scratches run through the 1 and 9 in the date. A series of vertical die scratches run along the back edge of Lincoln’s upper hair. A hash-marked pattern of die scratches show in the field below IN. Two die scratches show at the rim above the W in WE. Horizontal die scratches show between the rim and the upper ST in TRUST. A series of vertical die scratches show inside and in front of Lincoln’s ear. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) shows southwest of the upper left edge of the horizontal crossbar of the T in CENT. A die gouge (dot) shows below the lower horizontal crossbar of the E in CENT. Very light vertical die scratches show inside the lower opening of the first S in STATES.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: This is a replacement for the original
• None known Comments: This is a replacement for the original; Wexler Variety ID: 1942-D 1¢ WDDO-007
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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