1947-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

A spread towards the center shows on the letters of LIBERTY, the designer’s initials, and slightly on the date and the letters of IN GOD WE TRUST.Die Markers: Obverse: Strong circular die scratches radiate on Roosevelt’s head. A strong die gouge can be found at the bottom of the upper inside of the upper Y of LIBERTY. Reverse: A short die gouge protrudes from the upper center right side of the E in UNITED. Three parallel die scratches run SW to NE between the D of UNITED and the 1st S of STATES. A die gouge can be found at the rim to the right of the 2nd S in STATES. Two parallel die scratches run ENE from the bottom right side of the 2nd A in AMERICA to the dot.Submitted By: David MulberryCross References: None known Obverse: A die scratch extends WSW from the upper left T of LIBERTY through the upper R of LIBERTY. A die gouge extends SW from the rim at about 12 o’clock. A small die gouge can be found south of the 1 in the date. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the upper ear. Die scratches run SSE from the lower back of the head. Die clash marks protrude from the upper part of the nose. Reverse: Two parallel die scratches run through the middle and the bottom of the flames at the top of the torch running WNW to ESE. Die gouges can be found on the lower E and below the E of UNITED. A die scratch extends SSW from the upper left I of DIME.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Tony Russo Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1947-S 10¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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