1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse
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Discovery Date
1972
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Description
A CW spread shows an extra horizontal bar of the 2 in the date above the normal horizontal bar. The variety shows the master die doubling known for this date on LIBERTY and IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: Light die scratches extend NNW from the top of the 9. Light die scratches extend NNW from the top of the Y in LIBERTY. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the N of IN. Reverse: Two die dents can be found above the right side of the D in UNITED. A small die gouge touches the top of the first T of STATES just right of center. A small die gouge touches the right end of the top horizontal crossbar of the E in STATES. Obverse:
Attribution History
- Discovered by Brian Allen Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1972 1¢ WDDO-016
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
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Last updated: May 12, 2026