Comments: This doubled obverse die variety was discovered by Kam Ahwash, but not published in his encyclopedia. The misplaced 3 digit was recently discovered and first listed in Kevin Flynn's MPD book entitled "Two Dates Are Better Than One, A Collector's Guide to Misplaced Dates". This variety, with its spectacular die doubling within and to the right of the shield, is considered R-6 and is infrequently encountered, bringing a significant premium when located. Kevin Flynn has suggested that the die doubling results from a working die being rotated from a pivot point at 2:00 and receiving only a partial hubbing in the center design elements.

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