1942-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

The 1942-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004 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 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Two die scratches on Jefferson's cheek to right of his mouth. Reverse: Die crack from rim through S of PLURIBUS to dome, continuing south between C and E of CENTS, to rim left of O of OF; series of die gouges to left of P of PLURIBUS.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Two die scratches on Jefferson's cheek to right of his mouth.
• Reverse: Die crack from rim through S of PLURIBUS to dome, continuing south between C and E of CENTS, to rim left of O of OF; series of die gouges to left of P of PLURIBUS.

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