1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

A strong doubled die obverse on the 1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent, the DDO-002 displays prominent spread on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date — three key obverse elements that make this variety identifiable under moderate magnification. Cross-referenced as FS-102, this variety carries Fivaz-Stanton recognition that places it among the more significant doubled dies for the date. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-1474 with die marriage reference DMR-004, three die states have been documented tracking the die's progressive deterioration: Stage A in early die state remains unconfirmed, Stage B shows both obverse and reverse in mid-die state, and Stage C confirms both sides in late die state. The progression from EDS through MDS to LDS reveals the die's complete working life, and the three documented stages offer collectors the opportunity to acquire specimens showing different levels of die wear on the same variety. The FS-102 cross-reference — using the Fivaz-Stanton numbering system where the first digit indicates the denomination (1 = cent) and the second pair indicates the variety's ranking — positions this as the second most significant doubled die obverse for the 1941 date. The 1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent was struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the final full year before wartime composition changes affected cent production, and strong doubled dies from the pre-war era are valued for both their visual appeal and their connection to the traditional bronze alloy composition.

Die Markers

• UVC-1474
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• FS-102
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References