1953-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
Error
Description
Doubling shows on both sides of the first T in TRUST. Additional doubling shows on the last T in TRUST, the G in GOD, I in IN, and below the L in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: Die gouges or possible additional doubling shows to the right of both the letters I and N in LIBERTY. Light concentric die scratches run toward the rim from the upper letters in GOD and the UST in TRUST. A short die scratch runs east from the lower outer curve of the 9 in the date. A strong die scratch runs south below the L in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs southeast from Lincoln’s eyelid. Reverse: A long, almost horizontal die scratch runs from the left wheat stalk to below the C in CENT. A die gouge (dot) shows to the right of the left wheat stalk touching the previously mentioned die scratch. Vertical die scratches show to the right of the E in CENT. A vertical die scratch overlays diagonal die scratches to the right of the T in CENT. A series of diagonal die scratches run through the letters TES in STATES. Two parallel die scratches show to the left of the last A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Obverse: A die scratch runs from Lincoln’s bowtie to the upper 5 in the date. Diagonal die scratches run below the letters TRU in TRUST. Parallel die scratches show to the right of Lincoln’s lower ear. A series of diagonal die scratches show behind Lincoln’s lower bust. A long diagonal die scratch runs SSW from the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: Light concentric die scratches run through UNUM. Concentric die scratches run through the lower O in ONE. Horizontal die scratches run right of the E in ONE. A horizontal die scratch runs through the central C in CENT. A hash marked die scratch pattern shows behind the letter C in CENT. Concentric die scratches run through the letters TES in STATES. Horizontal die scratches run through AMERICA.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Brian Ribar Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1953-D 1¢ WDDO-009
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team