1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Primary doubled die reverse for the 1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent, this VarietyVista variety shows medium spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM and ONE, with die markers UVC-1213 and DMR-008 providing precise attribution data. The die progressed through multiple well-documented stages: Stage A features two die scratches running southwest from the upper C of CENT in early die state, transitioning to a light die clash at Lincoln's throat in mid-die state. Stage B shows weakening reverse die scratches at mid-die state with a die crack developing across the back of the bust to the rim in late die state. Stage C in late die state remains unconfirmed. The comments identify this reverse as RDV-003, the No V.D.B. reverse variant — meaning this doubled die was produced after the controversial removal of Victor David Brenner's initials partway through 1909 production. The progression from die scratches through clashing to die cracks documents the complete life cycle of this die from early to late states. As DDR-001 for the inaugural Lincoln Cent date, this variety holds foundational status in the doubled die catalog for the series, representing the first reverse doubled die documented for the most historically significant date in the Lincoln series.

Die Markers

• UVC-1213
• DMR-008
• Stage A:
• Two die scratches Southwest from upper C of CENT – EDS
• Light die clash at throat – MDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse die scratches are weak – MDS
• Die crack across back of bust to rim – LDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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