1955-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012

Description

Two doubled eyelids show to the south. Die Markers: Obverse: Light diagonal die scratches show above the date. A die scratch runs NNE from the front of Lincoln’s eyebrow. A series of diagonal die scratches run southwest from the B in LIBERTY. A die gouge shows to the right of the lower I in IN. A horizontal die gouge runs through and right of the N in IN. A series of mostly horizontal die scratches run through the upper TRU in TRUST. A horizontal die scratch runs west from the upper left edge of the U in TRUST. A die gouge shows on the upper left curve of the S in TRUST. A series of concentric die scratches run through and right of Lincoln’s ear. Reverse: A short die gouge shows on the upper right curve of the C in CENT. A light diagonal die scratch shows behind the upper C in CENT. A diagonal die scratch runs through the central crossbar of the E in CENT. A light diagonal die scratch shows in the field well right of the lower T in CENT. A diagonal die scratch runs southeast from the lower first A in AMERICA. Submitted By: Keith Christenson Cross References: None known Obverse: Die gouge (dot) present below bowtie. NW/SE scratch present at back of head. Die gouge (dot) present between N in IN and G in GOD. Dot left of S in TRUST. Reverse: Concentric scratch at rim above PLURIBUS UNUM. Short concentric scratches are present throughout the reverse. Die gouge present right of top of T in CENT. Curved gouge present above the right side of the last T in STATES. Curved gouge present below the last A in AMERICA.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Keith Sims Cross References: VarietyVista: VDDO-004
• VarietyVista: VDDO-004; Wexler Variety ID: 1955-D 1¢ WDDO-012
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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