Description: A spread to the
ESE shows on IN GOD WE TRUST and the upper front of the neck.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SE from the lower left
of the N of IN. A die scratch runs SE
from the lower first T in TRUST. A die
scratch runs NW from the top center of the W in WE. Two die scratches run NW from the upper I of
IN. A die scratch runs NW/SE to the left
of the chin. Reverse:
A die crack runs through the PL in PLURIBUS. A short die gouge runs SW from the center of
the first S in STATES. A die crack runs
down the eagle’s right wing.
Description: A close spread
towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, and the bottom of the ribbon.
Die Markers:Obverse: None noted.
Reverse: The reverse is an RPM variety listed in the
Wexler RPM Files as 1940-D 25¢ WRPM-001.
It is a D/D South. An E/W die
crack runs through the RIBUS of PLURIBUS and then turns down and runs along the
eagle's left wing.
Submitted By: L & C Coins
Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-II
1940-D 25¢ WDDO-003 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A close spread
towards the ENE shows on IGWT while a close spread towards the center shows on
LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the
right of the one in the date. An E/W die
scratch can be found to the right of the top of the four in the date. A die crack runs across the base of the bust
into the lower queue. A die scratch runs
WNW/ESE between the T and Y in LIBEERTY.
Reverse: This obverse doubled die is paired with the
same reverse die as WDDO-001, but it is a slightly later die state. A die crack runs through the PL in PLURIBUS. A short die gouge runs SW from the center of
the first S in STATES. A die crack runs
down the eagle’s right wing.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940-D 25¢ WDDO-004
Description: A spread to the
north shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Possible
doubling shows on the right end of the underside of the horizontal crossbar of
the 4.
Die Markers: Obverse: A cluster of short die scratches can be
found to the left of Washington’s nose.
Two short, parallel die scratches can be found above the D of GOD. Reverse: A die scratch extends northeast from the
center right side of the 2nd L in DOLLAR. A die scratch extends northeast from the
leaves to the left of the arrow tips.
