1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021

Description

The gap in numbering between WDDO-018 and WDDO-021 in the 1941 Lincoln Wheat Cent series — this variety carries Wexler Variety ID 1941 1¢ WDDO-021 — reflects the non-sequential nature of variety cataloging, where intervening numbers may represent varieties still under review or assigned to different error types. Philadelphia produced nearly 887 million cents in 1941, a mintage driven by the economic acceleration of America's Lend-Lease program and domestic defense spending. Hub doubling on Lincoln Cents can manifest differently depending on the class of doubling involved: rotational doubling (Class I) typically affects elements farthest from the pivot point most strongly, while offset doubling (Class IV) produces a more uniform displacement across the entire design. Understanding which class applies to WDDO-021 is essential for accurate attribution and for appreciating the mechanical event that produced it. Specialists examining this variety should study the directional relationship between primary and secondary images across multiple design elements to determine the class.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1941 1¢ WDDO-021

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