1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

The 1909 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001 is a doubled die reverse (DDR) variety, where die hubbing misalignment produced visible doubling on the reverse design. This variety was discovered on the 1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent - VDB, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 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). Reverse is RDV-003 (No V.D.B.).

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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