1939-S 50¢ WDDO-001

Description:  A Class V CW spread from a pivot at about 8:00 shows doubling on IGWT, BERTY of LIBERTY, acorns and leaves below the R of LIBERTY, the curl of the flag below the B of LIBERTY, the stars behind the head, the top of the head, the right side collar and elements of the upper gown at the right side shoulder.

Die Markers:  Obverse Stage A:  E/W die gouge between the first and third fingers.  Die gouge (dot) to the right of the lower curve of the 3 in the date.  Obverse Stage B: Die markers still present but weaker.  The doubling on the letters of LIBERTY is slightly abraded and less distinguishable.  Reverse Stage A: Curling die gouge between the eagle's tail feathers and the left upper side of the designer's initials.  Reverse Stage B: Die gouge much weaker and only covers the top of the W in the designer's initials.

Submitted By:  Stage A: Kevin Flynn, Stage B: John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-O-V