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1944-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

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1944-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Wexler Team

Market Value
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Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1944
Last Sold
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Description

Strong Class VI extra thickness shows on the date, especially the lower 9. Extra thickness also shows on LIBERTY and to a lesser extent on IGWT. A nice Class II separation line shows on the lower 9 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the lower Y in LIBERTY. A die gouge can be found below the O in GOD. A short die gouge runs from WSW to ENE in the field to the right of the bowtie. A die scratch runs SW from the top of the 1 in the date to the vest. Reverse: A short die gouge runs from WSW to ENE between the upper O and N in ONE. A die scratch runs WSW from the upper 1st S in STATES. Obverse:

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Bill Wilson Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-VI, Coppercoins: 1944S-1DO-001
  • CONECA: 1-O-VI, Coppercoins: 1944S-1DO-001; Wexler Variety ID: 1944-S 1¢ WDDO-002
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026