1909 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Class VI extra thickness shows on the letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM, both wheat ears, and the stems. A Class II separation towards the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the dots. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A light die crack runs NE from the rear point of the bust and then turns east. A light wavy die crack runs west to east on the bust between the last jacket fold and the rear point of the bust. Another die crack runs NNW from the bust running along the lapel. A die crack runs east to west across the shoulder. Obverse Stage B: The reverse die was paired with a new obverse die. Two short die scratches run ESE from the left side of the inner loop of the second 9. Reverse Stage A: A short die gouge appears on the right lower side of the vertical bar of the L in PLURIBUS. A short die scratch runs east to west in the field just left of the bottom of the T in CENT. A die scratch runs NE to SW inside the first U of UNUM from the center to the right upright. A heavy die gouge runs from the right upright of the first U in PLURIBUS to the rim. Two die scratches run NE from the right side of the L in PLURIBUS. Reverse Stage B: Most Stage A markers are gone. A die chip (dot) appears to the right of the left wheat stem where it meets the wheat ear.

Attribution History

• CONECA: 11-R-II+VI Comments: This is one of the strongest varieties for the reverse of the 1909 Lincoln cents. The doubling will be difficult to see on specimens grading below XF.; Wexler Variety ID: 1909 1¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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