1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Extra thickness and notching, increasing in strength from left to right, shows on USA, EPU, and the dots.Die Markers: Obverse: E/W die scratch right of the 2 in the date. X-shaped die scratches above Liberty's rear heel. N/S die scratches through and above IGWT. Scribbling die scratches through upper right obverse. E/W die scratches on the flag in front of the face. E/W die scratches left of the E in LIBERTY. NE/SW die scratch right of the B in LIBERTY. Die gouge right of the bottom of the L in LIBERTY. Reverse: Die scrape between the F in OF and the first A in AMERICA. NE/SW die crack across the tail feathers. NE/SW die scratches behind the eagle's left talon. NE/SW die scratches on the eagle's neck. NW/SE die scratches from the upper edge of the eagle's left wing. Die gouge above the E in STATES.Submitted By: Keith ChristensonCross References: None known Obverse Stage A: Die gouge on the left lower area of the E of WE. Obverse Stage B: Weaker stage A marker. Reverse Stage A: Die gouge on the outer curve of the rock to the left of the designer's initials. Die gouge below the left leg of the R in DOLLAR. Die scratch NE from the left upper side of the U in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Stage A markers gone. Doubling shows to a lesser extent due to abrasion.

Attribution History

• CONECA: 1-R-I, Cherrypickers: FS-50-1942-801 (009), Fox: V-101; Wexler Variety ID: 1942 50¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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