1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005

Description

Carrying dual attribution as both a doubled die reverse and a modified mint mark variety, the 1941-S Lincoln Wheat Cent DDR-005 displays medium spread on UNUM and the upper wheat ears, with extra thickness on the stems, ONE, STATES, and AMERICA. Cataloged by VarietyVista under UVC-1515 and DMR-023, the obverse is noted as MMS-002, a small mint mark variant, meaning this die pair combines a doubled reverse with a distinctively small S on the obverse. The MMS designation indicates the S punch used on this obverse die differed from standard size, likely representing a different physical punch tool in the die shop's inventory. Die state documentation records both the reverse and obverse MMS-002 in Early Die State, suggesting documented specimens come from early in the die pair's production life. San Francisco struck over ninety-two million cents in 1941, and the combination of two distinct variety types on a single coin — doubled die reverse plus modified mint mark — makes DDR-005 especially interesting for collectors who appreciate the layered complexity of die variety research.

Die Markers

• UVC-1515
• DMR-023
• Stage A:
• Reverse EDS
• Obverse is MMS-002 (small mintmark) – EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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