1943-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
Error
Description
Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness shows on QUARTER DOLLAR, USA, EPU, the wreath, the outer edges of both wings, and the top of the eagle’s head.Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1943-S 25¢ WDDO-002. A very close CCW spread from a pivot at about 8:00 shows on the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the ribbon, and LIBERTY. Two parallel die scratches curve NE from the bottom right side of the B in LIBERTY. A die crack runs across the base of the bust and the lower queue extending to the top of the one in the date. An E/W die crack runs through the hair at the top of the head. Reverse: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing from the N in UNITED. A die crack runs from the S in PLURIBUS down the eagle’s left wing.Submitted By: Bob RyanCross References: None known Obverse: Die crack across the base of the bust. Strong NE/SW die scratch between the E in WE and the throat. Strong N/S die scratch through the W in WE and the last T in TRUST. N/S die scratches left of IN. Strong die scratch extends NE from the N in IN. N/S die scratch in the field runs through the nose. N/S die scratches behind the head. NE/SW die scratches over the ponytail. E/W die scratch through the LI in LIBERTY. E/W die scratch on the shoulder. Reverse: Die cracks along both wings. E/W die cracks with chipping on the eagle's head.
Attribution History
- Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-II+V
- CONECA: 3-O-II+V; Wexler Variety ID: 1943-S 25¢ WDDO-011
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team