1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Description

The 1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003 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) Proof Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Diagonal die gouge inside lower portion of N of IN; short die gouge south from left corner of numeral 4 of date; die scratches through 19 of date.  Type II. Reverse: Listed as 1942 Pr 5c WDDR-001.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Diagonal die gouge inside lower portion of N of IN; short die gouge south from left corner of numeral 4 of date; die scratches through 19 of date.  Type II.
• Reverse: Listed as 1942 Pr 5c WDDR-001.

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