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1949 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

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1949 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

Attribution

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Verified by

Wexler Team

Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
N/A
Discovery Date
1949
Last Sold
N/A

Description

An extra eyelid shows to the south. Die Markers: Obverse: A series of die gouges (dots) show above the 9 in the date. A die gouge (dot) shows below the 4 in the date. A die gouge shows between the upper E in WE and the first T in TRUST. A vertical die scratch shows between the S and T in TRUST. A tiny die gouge shows below the right edge of the horizontal crossbar of the last T in TRUST. A die gouge shows touching the neck. Reverse: A vertical die scratch connects the left wheat tip to the E in EPU. A series of vertical die scratches run north above the O in ONE. A series of vertical die scratches connect the U in PLURIBUS to the N in ONE. A diagonal die scratch runs between the D in UNITED and first S in STATES. A diagonal die scratch runs southwest from the N in UNITED.

Attribution History

  • Discovered by John Shields Cross References: None known
  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1949 1¢ WDDO-001
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

External References

Last updated: May 18, 2026