1943 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
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Description
A Class V CW spread shows on LIBERTY, and IGWT from a pivot at about 4:00. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge can be found just above the top of the head south of the left side of the E in WE. A vertical die clash mark can be found at the front of the throat. A short, nearly vertical die scratch can be found SE of the chin. A die crack runs from NW to SE through the lower front of the bust. A die crack runs NW from the eyebrow into the forehead. Obverse Stage B: Same as Stage A, but a later die state. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs SE from the bottom left of the N in UNUM. A die clash mark can be found between the lower C and E of CENT running below the C. A die crack runs SSE from the bottom right of the 2nd A in AMERICA through the top of the right wheat stem and out to the rim at about 5:00. A die crack runs SE from the lower right wheat grains and out to the rim at about 4:00. A die crack runs NE from the upper right wheat grains and out to the rim at about 3:00. Reverse Stage B: New reverse die. A long die scratch runs from SW to NE below the E in EPU. A long die scratch runs NNE from the bottom of the E in STATES just touching the top left of the 2nd S in STATES. Die scratches intersect to form an “X” below and between the C and E in CENT. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse.
Attribution History
- Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 23-O-V
- CONECA: 23-O-V; Wexler Variety ID: 1943 1¢ WDDO-013
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team