1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
Error
Description
Extra thickness and notching, increasing in strength from left to right, shows on USA, EPU, and the dots. Die Markers: Obverse: E/W die scratch right of the 2 in the date. X-shaped die scratches above Liberty's rear heel. N/S die scratches through and above IGWT. Scribbling die scratches through upper right obverse. E/W die scratches on the flag in front of the face. E/W die scratches left of the E in LIBERTY. NE/SW die scratch right of the B in LIBERTY. Die gouge right of the bottom of the L in LIBERTY. Reverse: Die scrape between the F in OF and the first A in AMERICA. NE/SW die crack across the tail feathers. NE/SW die scratches behind the eagle's left talon. NE/SW die scratches on the eagle's neck. NW/SE die scratches from the upper edge of the eagle's left wing. Die gouge above the E in STATES.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Keith Christenson Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1942 50¢ WDDR-002
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
External References
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