1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
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Description
The 1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006 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 1937 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1375 DMR-009 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is EMDS Light die gouge from Left wheat lines to E of E PLURIBUS UNUM – EMDS Stage C: Light die crack on bust – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-1375 DMR-009 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is EMDS Light die gouge from Left wheat lines to E of E PLURIBUS UNUM – EMDS Stage C: Light die crack on bust – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-1375
- DMR-009
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Obverse is EMDS
- Light die gouge from Left wheat lines to E of E PLURIBUS UNUM – EMDS
- Stage C:
- Light die crack on bust – MDS
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage D:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by James Wiles
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-1375 DMR-009 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is EMDS Light die gouge from Left wheat lines to E of E PLURIBUS UNUM – EMDS Stage C: Light die crack on bust – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed)