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1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

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1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1940
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Description

The 1940 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003 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 1940 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1440 DMR-005 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse is LDS Die crack lower Right wheat to rim – LDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-1440 DMR-005 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse is LDS Die crack lower Right wheat to rim – LDS.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1440
  • DMR-005
  • Stage A:
  • Obverse and Reverse are EDS
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse is LDS
  • Die crack lower Right wheat to rim – LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-1440 DMR-005 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse is LDS Die crack lower Right wheat to rim – LDS

Last updated: June 20, 2026