1942 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
Error
Attribution
Discovered by
John A. Wexler
Verified by
Wexler Team
Original Research
Description
1942-D WDDO-009 is a doubled die obverse on the 1942-D Lincoln Wheat cent, cataloged by the Wexler team. The 2 and 4 of the date show slight doubling. Obverse: a long diagonal scratch running north from the top of the date's 9; a series of light vertical scratches under the chin; vertical and diagonal scratches in front of the mouth; and many diagonal scratches through LIBERTY. Reverse: many diagonal scratches around the left wheat tip; a group of short diagonal scratches below the top of CENT's C; a series of vertical scratches right of ONE's E; and many diagonal scratches under the O of OF. John A. Wexler submitted the variety. Wexler lists no cross-references.
Cross References
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1942-D 1¢ WDDO-009
External References
Community & Reference
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