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1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

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1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1938
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Description

The 1938 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 1938 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1406 DMR-006 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die crack through V.D.B. – LMDS Reverse is LMDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-1406 DMR-006 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die crack through V.D.B. – LMDS Reverse is LMDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1406
  • DMR-006
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Die crack through V.D.B. – LMDS
  • Reverse is LMDS
  • Stage D:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Michael L. Ellis
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-1406 DMR-006 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die crack through V.D.B. – LMDS Reverse is LMDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed)

Last updated: June 20, 2026