1934 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

The 1934 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1934 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-3005 DMR-008 Stage A: Numerous light die scratches on lower front lapel and vest – EDS Light die scratches on Reverse – EDS Die gouge dot to the upper Northeast of the N of CENT Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Secondary image is extremely weak – LDS Die crack from 9 to lapel Die crack from lapel to shoulder Die crack across shoulder over V. D. B. Die crack from E of ONE to S of PLURIBUS – LDS Light die crack from middle Right wheat grains to rim. Cross-referenced as FS-101.

Die Markers

• UVC-3005
• DMR-008
• Stage A:
• Numerous light die scratches on lower front lapel and vest – EDS
• Light die scratches on Reverse – EDS
• Die gouge dot to the upper Northeast of the N of CENT
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Secondary image is extremely weak – LDS
• Die crack from 9 to lapel
• Die crack from lapel to shoulder
• Die crack across shoulder over V. D. B.
• Die crack from E of ONE to S of PLURIBUS – LDS
• Light die crack from middle Right wheat grains to rim

Attribution History

• Discovered by Mel Pruitt
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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