1945 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
Error
Description
A Class II spread towards the center shows on the RIBUS of PLURIBUS, the upper cactus branches, and the tips of the feathers at the bottom of the eagle’s right wing. An earlier die state may show additional doubling. Die Markers: Obverse: Three, short, parallel die scratches run WSW from the rim to the left of the B in LIBERTY. Die scratches run NNW, north, and NNE from the top right N of IN. A short die scratch runs NNE from the bottom right E of WE. Four parallel die scratches run from SW to NE through the left side of the W in WE. A die scratch runs SW from the bottom center of the L in LIBERTY. Reverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found above the right side of the 1st T in STATES. A short die scratch runs SW from the top left M in AMERICA. A die gouge can be found inside the 1st U of PLURIBUS. Obverse:
Attribution History
- Discovered by Tony Russo Cross References: None known
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1945 50¢ WDDR-002
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
External References
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