1940 WDDR-004 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  Has reverse of 1938 steps (wavy).

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Numerous die scratches on lower queue running in a mostly N/S direction; numerous die scratches on lower bust running in a mostly WSW/ENE direction; rotational die scratches on Jefferson's face, cheek, hair and collar.
  • Rev:  A small die gouge (dot) inside lower part of small left window; curving die scratch running SW/NE to left of semicircular window above center two columns; short diagonal die gouge to the right of the lower part of column #1; small die gouges below column #2; die scratches twist mostly N/S between two right windows; die scratch runs NNE from upper left of building to rim.

Cross Reference:   FS-05-1940-901 (024), Breen #2670

Submitted by:  Joe Koelling