1927-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

An extra eyelid shows very widely separated SE of the primary eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: The secondary eyelid is very strong. A strong D/D South RPM shows which is listed as 1927-D 1¢ WRPM-001. Two parallel die scratches run west to east across the upper forehead. Some lesser die scratches can be found in the hair above the forehead. Obverse Stage B: The secondary eyelid and the RPM are both weaker. Abrasion shows between the letters of IGWT and the rim. Obverse Stage C: The secondary eyelid is now very weak. The lower part of the secondary mintmark is nearly abraded away. Abrasion doubling shows above the letters of IGWT. Reverse Stage A: A die gouge (dot) shows in the field below the left side of the C in CENT. A short die scratch runs NE from the upper left N in UNITED. A short die scratch protrudes SW from the lower left leg of the R in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: Light north to south abrasion lines show above UNUM. Reverse Stage C: Very heavy north to south abrasion lines show above and between the letters of UNUM.

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1927-D 1¢ WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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