1945 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

A Class I CW spread shows on IGWT, LIBERTY, the lower queue, the designer’s initials, and the date.Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NE from the lower right E in WE. A die scratch runs NW from the top of the 9 in the date. Obverse Stage B: Stage A markers weak but still present. Die scratch extends SE from the hair below the LIB in LIBERTY. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch connects the lower second S in STATES to the lower O in OF. A die scratch runs SE from the lower right D in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Die scratch from D abraded away. Other markers weak but still present. Die cracks along both wings. Die crack along the eagle's left wing extends north through the first A in AMERICA and the F in OF. Feeder finger damage through OF and the wing. Die pitting right of the D in UNITED in place of the Stage A die scratch.Submitted By: John A. WexlerCross References: CONECA: 5-O-V Obverse: A die crack runs WSW/ENE across the upper forehead. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. Die gouges can be found between the D in UNITED and the first S in STATES.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Jim Lafferty Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1945-101 (018), Breen: #4328
• CONECA: 1-O-I, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1945-101 (018), Breen: #4328; Wexler Variety ID: 1945 25¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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