1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

Slight doubling shows on the lower L and I in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A series of short, concentric die scratches show around the letters RTY in LIBERTY. A curved, diagonal die scratch runs from right of Lincoln’s eye to the lower edge of his nose. Vertical die scratches connect Lincoln’s lower nose with his chin. Vertical die scratches run below Lincoln’s chin. Diagonal die scratches run through the lower N in IN. A “hashmarked” pattern of die scratches show below GOD. Diagonal die scratches run through the lower letters in WE. Diagonal die scratches show between the letters ST in TRUST. A concentric die scratch shows at the rim behind Lincoln’s lower bust. Reverse: A series of vertical die scratches run between the left wheat tip and the O in ONE. Vertical die scratches show below UNUM. A diagonal die scratch runs NE from the lower C in CENT. Vertical die scratches show around the T in CENT. Vertical die scratches show above STATES. Obverse: A series of short, concentric die scratches show around the letters RTY in LIBERTY. A curved, diagonal die scratch runs from right of Lincoln’s eye to the lower edge of his nose. Vertical die scratches connect Lincoln’s lower nose with his chin. Vertical die scratches run below Lincoln’s chin. Diagonal die scratches run through the lower N in IN. A “hashmarked” pattern of die scratches show below GOD. Diagonal die scratches run through the lower letters in WE. Diagonal die scratches show between the letters ST in TRUST. A concentric die scratch shows at the rim behind Lincoln’s lower bust. Reverse: A series of vertical die scratches run between the left wheat tip and the O in ONE. Vertical die scratches show below UNUM. A diagonal die scratch runs NE from the lower C in CENT. Vertical die scratches show around the T in CENT. Vertical die scratches show above STATES.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lou Coles Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1940-D 1¢ WDDO-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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