1942-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Description
The 1942-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-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 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: UVC-0706 DMR-018 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack East-West in hair – MDS Die crack North-South in front of hair Die cracks across shoulder Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-0706 DMR-018 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack East-West in hair – MDS Die crack North-South in front of hair Die cracks across shoulder Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-0706
- DMR-018
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die crack East-West in hair – MDS
- Die crack North-South in front of hair
- Die cracks across shoulder
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Ward Miller
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0706 DMR-018 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack East-West in hair – MDS Die crack North-South in front of hair Die cracks across shoulder Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)