1941-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team as 1941-D 1¢ WDDR-002 and extensively cross-referenced as CONECA 3-R-VI and Coppercoins 1941D-1DR-003, this Lincoln Wheat Cent doubled die reverse carries triple-system attribution that confirms its recognition across the major die variety cataloging authorities. The CONECA classification 3-R-VI indicates a Class III (Design Hub Doubling) mechanism affecting reverse elements in a specific pattern documented under their sixth reverse listing for this variety class, while the Coppercoins designation 1941D-1DR-003 places it third among documented doubled reverse dies for the 1941-D date. The 1941-D Lincoln Wheat Cent was struck at the Denver Mint during the final full year before America's entry into World War II altered cent production — the following year brought the introduction of zinc-coated steel cents as copper was diverted to wartime use. Victor David Brenner's iconic obverse portrait of Abraham Lincoln is paired with the wheat stalks reverse, and the coin was struck in the standard pre-war bronze composition of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams with a diameter of 19.0 mm and a plain edge. Denver Mint production in 1941 was substantial, generating the large die population from which multiple doubled die varieties emerged. The triple cross-referencing under Wexler, CONECA, and Coppercoins systems provides collectors with maximum attribution confidence and allows cross-system verification when examining potential specimens under magnification for the Class III design hub doubling characteristics on the wheat stalks reverse.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Doug Yost Cross References: CONECA: 3-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1941D-1DR-003
• CONECA: 3-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1941D-1DR-003; Wexler Variety ID: 1941-D 1¢ WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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