1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
Error
Description
A very close Class II spread towards the center shows on the date. Die Markers: Obverse: A short SW/NE die scratch can be found above the R in TRUST. Several SSW/NNE die scratches can be found to the left of, and running above the designer’s initials. A SSW/NNE die crack can be found on the lower back of the cheek. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940-D 10¢ WDDR-006. A CCW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on USA, the upper right branch and leaves, and the top of the axe and fasces. Two die scratches from the ribbon at the bottom of the fasces run SE and east meeting at the top left of the D in DIME. A die gouge protrudes from the top left of the F in OF. A die gouge protrudes from the leave under the top dot.
Attribution History
- s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1940-D 10¢ WDDO-011
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
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