1953-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

Doubling shows as a doubled eyelid to the south of the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: A vertical die scratch runs from Lincoln’s chin to his upper lip. A diagonal die scratch shows to the right of Lincoln’s upper lip. A short horizontal die scratch shows below WE. A die crack runs northwest from the back of Lincoln’s eyebrow before curving west through the central forehead. A shorter horizontal die crack shows to the northwest of the previously mentioned die crack. Numerous concentric die scratches run through Lincoln’s ear. A light diagonal die scratch shows above the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A diagonal die scratch runs inside the upper portion of the O in ONE. A faded diagonal die scratch shows in the field to the right of the lower E in ONE. A series of die chips show on the lower T in CENT. A diagonal die scratch runs northeast from the upper left corner of the N in UNITED. Light diagonal die scratches connect the letters U in UNITED with the O in OF. Submitted By: Bill Wilson (Updated photos and description on a coin from Brian Ribar) Cross References: Coppercoins: 1953D-1DO-002

Attribution History

• Coppercoins: 1953D-1DO-004 and 1953D-1DO-005 Comments: The grouped die gouges on the neck link this die with the Coppercoins listings.; Wexler Variety ID: 1953-D 1¢ WDDO-004
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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