1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

The 1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 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 1938 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1403 DMR-003 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack with die chip over V. D. B. – MDS Die gouges along upper vest line Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).

Die Markers

• UVC-1403
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die crack with die chip over V. D. B. – MDS
• Die gouges along upper vest line
• Reverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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