1936-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

As the first cataloged doubled die reverse for the 1936-D Lincoln Wheat Cent, WDDR-001 holds a primary attribution position with cross-references to CONECA 4-R-VI and Coppercoins 1936D-1DR-002, confirming independent documentation across three major attribution services. The doubling presents as strong extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM, the dots flanking the denomination, and both upper wheat ears — a spread touching multiple design elements across the reverse. Strong extra thickness on the wheat ears is particularly visible because the fine parallel grain lines amplify even modest hub misalignment. Obverse die markers include a small die gouge dot below the E of LIBERTY and another small die gouge dot just above the left side of E in LIBERTY. The reverse carries a small die gouge dot centered below the horizontal bar of the first A in AMERICA. The 1936-D was struck at Denver during the Great Depression in bronze of 95% copper with 5% tin and zinc. Victor David Brenner's wheat-ear reverse, with its intricate parallel lines and detailed lettering, provided abundant opportunities for doubled die varieties to manifest visibly across the design.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 4-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1936D-1DR-002
• CONECA: 4-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1936D-1DR-002; Wexler Variety ID: 1936-D 1¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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