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1953 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

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1953 (P) Cent Doubled Die Obverse error coin
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1953
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Description

Very strong spread 19 of date with extra thickness on RTY of LIBERTY. Cross-referenced as FS-101. Die markers: UVC-1813 DMR-003 Stage A: Die gouge on lapel Southeast of button hole – VEDS Reverse is VEDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage C: Obverse is MDS Die scratch from N of UNITED to C of CENT – MDS Stage D: Obverse is LMDS Die scratch on Reverse is weak to missing – LDS Stage E: Die scratch North-South on neck – LDS Die scratch from first A of AMERICA South to Left stem – LDS. Cross-referenced as FS-101. Proof. FS-101 (21.7).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1813
  • DMR-003
  • Stage A:
  • Die gouge on lapel Southeast of button hole – VEDS
  • Reverse is VEDS
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse and Reverse are EDS
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse is MDS
  • Die scratch from N of UNITED to C of CENT – MDS
  • Stage D:
  • Obverse is LMDS
  • Die scratch on Reverse is weak to missing – LDS
  • Stage E:
  • Die scratch North-South on neck – LDS
  • Die scratch from first A of AMERICA South to Left stem – LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Unknown
  • FS-101
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Proof. FS-101 (21.7).

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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