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1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

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1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

Attribution

W

Verified by

Wexler Team

Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1946
Last Sold
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Description

A strong spread towards the rim shows on the letters of IN GOD WE. On the letters of WE the spread is also counterclockwise. Extra thickness can be seen on the letters of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: Trumpet Tail Mintmark. The mint mark is an RPM that is listed in the Wexler RPM Files as 1946-S 1¢ WRPM-016. It is an S/S East. Three die scratches extend SW and SSW from the underside of the ear. A short die scratch runs SW to NE to the right of the upper lip. Two parallel die scratches run NNW to SSE to the right of the beard and well north of the 1 in the date. Reverse: A die gouge can be found under the right side of the C in CENT. Obverse:

Attribution History

  • s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1946-S 1¢ WDDO-006
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026