1945 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009

Description

The 1945 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009 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 1945 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Die crack at top of Jefferson's head; die gouge in field above upper left side of his head. Reverse: Die crack and break in field to upper left of building; slanted die scratch inside lower portion of S of CENTS; die dot to lower left of small left window.  Possible P/P.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die crack at top of Jefferson's head; die gouge in field above upper left side of his head.
• Reverse: Die crack and break in field to upper left of building; slanted die scratch inside lower portion of S of CENTS; die dot to lower left of small left window.  Possible P/P

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