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1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013

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1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Wexler Team

Market Value
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Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1972
Last Sold
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Description

A strong CW spread shows remnants of an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date well above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches extend WNW from the rim below the right side of the bust with one of the stronger scratches being below the D and B of the designer’s initials. Several die scratches extend ESE from the rim above IN and WE. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the 2nd A in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the base of the last Memorial column. A small die gouge (dot) can be found north of the F in the designer’s initials. Two small die gouges can be found between the lower O and N of ONE. Obverse:

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Brian Allen Cross References: None known
  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1972 1¢ WDDO-013
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: May 12, 2026