1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
Error
Description
Medium spread on IN GOD WE TRUST, date, designer's initials, and ribbon end. Die markers: UVC-0611 DMR-004 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Numerous die scratches on Obverse – MDS Strong die scratches between 946 of date Strong circular die scratches through rim letters – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Light die crack across bust Weak die scratches between 946 of date Most die scratches on Reverseworn away – LDS Stage D: Obverse die crack are heavier – VLDS Obverse die scratches worn away Die crack down eagle's Right wing – VLDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-0611 DMR-004 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Numerous die scratches on Obverse – MDS Strong die scratches between 946 of date Strong circular die scratches through rim letters – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Light die crack across bust Weak die scratches between 946 of date Most die scratches on Reverseworn away – LDS Stage D: Obverse die crack are heavier – VLDS Obverse die scratches worn away Die crack down eagle's Right wing – VLDS.
Die Markers
- UVC-0611
- DMR-004
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Numerous die scratches on Obverse – MDS
- Strong die scratches between 946 of date
- Strong circular die scratches through rim letters – MDS
- Stage C:
- Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS
- Light die crack across bust
- Weak die scratches between 946 of date
- Most die scratches on Reverseworn away – LDS
- Stage D:
- Obverse die crack are heavier – VLDS
- Obverse die scratches worn away
- Die crack down eagle's Right wing – VLDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Unknown
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0611 DMR-004 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Numerous die scratches on Obverse – MDS Strong die scratches between 946 of date Strong circular die scratches through rim letters – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Light die crack across bust Weak die scratches between 946 of date Most die scratches on Reverseworn away – LDS Stage D: Obverse die crack are heavier – VLDS Obverse die scratches worn away Die crack down eagle's Right wing – VLDS
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