1953 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

An extra eyelid is present southeast of the normal eyelid. Die Markers: Obverse: Light diagonal die scratches show in the openings of the 5 and 3 in the date. Concentric die scratches run near the rim including above IN, through WE, between the letters T and R in TRUST, and from below L in LIBERTY to about 6 o’clock. Light concentric die scratches run through the letter Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: A series of light concentric die scratches run through the letters of E PLURIBUS. Die scratches show on the upper edge of the opening in the O and through the upper E in ONE. A series of concentric die scratches run through the letters U and N in UNITED. Submitted By: James C. Moreland Cross References: None known Obverse: A diagonal die scratch can be found inside the upper loop of the 9. A die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the 1 in the date. A short, vertical die scratch can be found between the upper N of IN and G of GOD. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found SE of the tip of the right wheat stem. Obverse:

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K Romines Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-II, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1953-101(021.7), Coppercoins: 1953P-1DO-001P
• CONECA: 1-O-II, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1953-101(021.7), Coppercoins: 1953P-1DO-001P; Wexler Variety ID: 1953 1¢ Pr WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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