1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

The 1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002 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 1943 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Series of die scratches on Jefferson's collar; die scratch in his hair at 11 o’clock. Reverse: Die gouge to right of E of E PLURIBUS UNUM; die gouge inside lower portion of long right window.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Series of die scratches on Jefferson's collar; die scratch in his hair at 11 o’clock.
• Reverse: Die gouge to right of E of E PLURIBUS UNUM; die gouge inside lower portion of long right window.

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