Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs across the base of the
bust and into the lower ribbon. Reverse:
None noted.
Submitted By: Joe Feld
Cross References: None known
1940 25¢ WDDO-002
Description: A spread to the
west shows on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: A strong die scratch extends east from
the lower right nine in the date. A
short die scratch extends east from the lower right zero in the date. A die scratch runs WNW from the upper left B
in LIBERTY. A die gouge can be found
inside the upper B in LIBERTY. A die
scratch runs SW from the lower left of the R in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Joe Feld
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940 25¢ WDDO-003 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A CW spread from
a pivot at about 2:00 shows on IGWT, the date, and the lower queue and ribbon.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NNW/SSE inside the
ear. A die scratch runs parallel to the
rim between the L and I of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: A short die scratch runs ESE from the lower L
in LIBERTY. Numerous SW/NE die scratches
can be found on the lower back of the cheek. Reverse: The reverse is a strong doubled die
listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940 25¢ WDDR-001. Extremely strong Class VI extra thickness
shows on USA, EPU, QUARTER DOLLAR, the outside of both wings, the branches and
the leaves. A strong die gouge (dot) can
be found on the eagle’s right wing well east of the U in UNITED. Reverse
Stage B: New reverse die without the
DDR.
Submitted By: Stage A: Joe
Ridzy, Stage B: Gary Wagnon
Cross References: CONECA:
3-O-V
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940 25¢ WDDO-004
Description: A CW spread from
a pivot at about 2:00 shows on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs parallel to the rim
above the letters in LIBERTY. A die
scratch runs NW/SE between the upper B and E in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Joe Feld
Cross References: CONECA:
4-O-V
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940 25¢ WDDO-005
Description: A CW spread from
a pivot at about 3:00 shows on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: Strong die scratches run NW from the top
of the I and N of IN. A heavy die
scratch runs WNW/ESE from the bottom of the one in the date. A heavy die scratch runs west from the bottom
of the nine in the date. Reverse:
None noted.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940 25¢ WDDO-006 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A spread to the
east shows on IGWT and slightly on the bottom of the ribbon.
Die Markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A die gouge can be found just to the left
of the eagle’s neck.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940 25¢ WDDO-007 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A spread to the
east shows on IGWT.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found just to the
right of the upper R in LIBERTY. Several
die scratches run WSW/ENE to the left of the T in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Gary Wagnon
Cross References: None known
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940 25¢ WDDR-001 “Best Of” Variety
Description: Extremely
strong Class VI extra thickness shows on USA, EPU, QUARTER DOLLAR, the outside
of both wings, the branches and the leaves.
Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in
the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1940 25¢ WDDO-003. A CW spread from a pivot at about 2:00 shows
on IGWT, the date, and the lower queue and ribbon. A die scratch runs NNW/SSE inside the
ear. A die scratch runs parallel to the
rim between the L and I of LIBERTY. Reverse:
A strong die gouge (dot) can be found on the eagle’s right wing well
east of the U in UNITED.
Submitted By: Joe Ridzy
Cross References: CONECA:
1-R-VI
Comments: The photos of this
variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
1940 25¢ WDDR-002
Description: Extra thickness shows on USA, EPU, QUARTER DOLLAR, and the branch ends.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found just to the left of the top of the Y of LIBERTY. Reverse: None significant.
