1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
Error
Description
A spread towards the center shows on EPU, both dots, both wheat ears, and the tops of the letters in ONE. Strong extra thickness shows on both wheat stems. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SSW from the bottom right of the B in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs SSW from the bottom of the back of the head. A die scratch runs SE from the bottom of the 9. Two somewhat parallel die scratches run SSE from the bottom of the 1st 5. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE near the bottom of the center fold in the vest. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A short die scratch runs NNE from the top right of the right wheat ear. A die gouge can be found near the rim between the L and U of PLURIBUS. A short die gouge runs NW from the top left of the 1st U in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs from north to south to the right of the lower N in ONE. Obverse:
Attribution History
- Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1955 1¢ WDDR-011
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team