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1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

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1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1972
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Description

A nice Class I CCW spread shows on the letters of LIBERTY, the letters of IGWT, and the date. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs SW from the left loop of the 9 to the 1 in the date. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratch is no longer visible. Obverse Stage C: VLDS. Reverse Stage A: A short die gouge extends upward from the upper left corner of the left Memorial base. Reverse Stage B: Die cracks run down the 1st two Memorial columns. A die crack extends into the bottom of the 11th bay from the bottom right side of the 11th column. Reverse Stage C: The die crack at the bottom of the 11th bay has been replaced with a large die chip.

Attribution History

  • Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 4-O-I, Coppercoins: 1972D-1DO-004 Values: AU = $10, MS60 = $15, MS63 = $25, MS65RD = $35 Comments: I would like to see high grade specimens of all three stages of this variety to upgrade my photo files.
  • CONECA: 4-O-I, Coppercoins: 1972D-1DO-004 Values: AU = $10, MS60 = $15, MS63 = $25, MS65RD = $35 Comments: I would like to see high grade specimens of all three stages of this variety to upgrade my photo files.; Wexler Variety ID: 1972-D 1¢ WDDO-004
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026