1973 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

A Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 5:00 shows on the letters of IGWT, and the LIBER of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A curving die scratch can be found near the rim at about 8:00. Obverse Stage B: The doubling has a mushy appearance and the Stage A die scratch is very weak, though still visible. Reverse Stage A: A short, vertical die scratch can be found between the upper R and I in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratch is no longer visible. A short die scratch runs NNE from the lower right Memorial base.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-V, Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1973P-1DO-001
• CONECA: 1-O-V, Crawford: CDDO-001, Coppercoins: 1973P-1DO-001; Wexler Variety ID: 1973 1¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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