1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

The 1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1942 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Short diagonal die gouge at top of Jefferson's eyebrow north of front of his eye; die scratch in field between U of TRUST and Jefferson's eyebrow; die scratch from top of G of GOD to rim. Reverse: None noted. Cross-referenced as CONECA 2-O-IV; FS-5-1942-025.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Short diagonal die gouge at top of Jefferson's eyebrow north of front of his eye; die scratch in field between U of TRUST and Jefferson's eyebrow; die scratch from top of G of GOD to rim.
• Reverse: None noted.

Attribution History

• CONECA 2-O-IV; FS-5-1942-025

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