1939-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

A very close CW spread from a pivot at about 12:00 shows on the date, the designer’s initials, slightly on IGWT, and the bottom of the ribbon.Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NW from the upper left U in TRUST. A die scratch runs SSE from the R in TRUST. A die gouge can be found to the upper right of the E in LIBERTY. Die scratches run NW/SE between the lower E and R in LIBERTY, Die scratches run NW/SE between the R and T in LIBERTY. Die scratches run ESE from the right side of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted.Submitted By: Joe FeldCross References: None knownComments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files. Obverse: Two die scratches run SSE from the lower right E in WE. A short SW/NE die scratch can be found between the lower L and I in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die crack can be found between the lower R in QUARTER and the D in DOLLAR.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
• None known Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.; Wexler Variety ID: 1939-S 25¢ WDDO-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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