1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
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Description
Doubling shows under the vertical bar of the L in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A small die gouge (dot) touches the upper right of the 9 in the date. This die gouge is present on all known stages of this variety. Numerous die scratches run mostly SSW/NNE to the left and to the right of the bust. Obverse Stage B: The obverse has been heavily abraded to remove die clash marks. The lower one in the date is tapered from the abrading but there is still some evidence of the die clash. An E/W die scratch pattern now runs through the date. Obverse Stage C: VLDS. The Stage B die scratches have been abraded and/or worn away. A single light SW/NE die scratch can be seen above the T in LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: A light horizontal die scratch can be seen above the statue’s head. Reverse Stage B: The reverse die has been heavily abraded to remove die clash marks. Die scratches run mostly E/W above and below the Memorial. Die scratches run mostly SSW/NNE inside the Memorial. Remnants of the die clash can be seen on the right roof of the Memorial. Reverse Stage C: VLDS. The Stage B die scratches have been abraded and/or worn away. Obverse Stage A:
Attribution History
- Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1962 1¢ WDDO-013
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team