Variety Summary
This die was also used to strike proofs. As with DDO-002, the doubling on USA is mainly seen on the upper half of USA. It was reported that collectors lined up around the block in order to get the new coinage. This was the start of collecting fever.
Additional Notes
Obverse
Class I, Rotated Hub Doubling CCW.
Doubling shows as a CCW spread on the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, eagles eye, and beak.
Die crack from the rim to the E of STATES. LDS specimens show a die cud R of AMERICA.
Reverse
EDS - Die crack from rim at 9 o'clock to the wreath. LDS Die crack above go back to the rim at 11 o'clock. Die crack from the rim at 1 o'clock through the wreath, back to the rim at 3 o'clock.