1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-035
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Description
An extra eyelid can be found below the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The obverse is also an RPM that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1943-D 1¢ WRPM-009, a D/D West. A wavy die gouge can be found between the O and D of GOD. A short die gouge extends from the lower right portion of the E of LIBERTY as well as a N/S die scratch inside the E of LIBERTY. Die pitting can be seen to the right of the N of IN. Obverse Stage B: Die crack from the rim at 7:30 running NE to the back of the shoulder and then running high over VDB. The die crack is intersected by another die crack that runs along the shoulder and then intersected by another die crack that runs through the shoulder and lapel and exits to the rim at 5:00. Obverse Stage C: Stronger die cracks on the jacket and lapel. New die crack NNE from the shoulder die crack toward the neck. Reverse Stage A: A die crack from the top of the O of ONE running north passing the right side of the U of PLURIBUS and onto the rim. A series of die scratches run from NW to SE above and through the UNIT of UNITED. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. Long die scratch from below the E in AMERICA running SW almost to the left wheat stem. Two E/W die scratches in the field well below the M and E in AMERICA. Reverse Stage C: Stage B die scratches still present. Obverse Stage A:
Attribution History
- s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-035
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team