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1942 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009

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1942 (D) Cent Doubled Die Obverse error coin
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Attribution

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Discovered by

John A. Wexler

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Verified by

Wexler Team

Market Value
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Rarity Index
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Discovery Date
1942
Last Sold
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Description

1942-D WDDO-009 is a doubled die obverse on the 1942-D Lincoln Wheat cent, cataloged by the Wexler team. The 2 and 4 of the date show slight doubling. Obverse: a long diagonal scratch running north from the top of the date's 9; a series of light vertical scratches under the chin; vertical and diagonal scratches in front of the mouth; and many diagonal scratches through LIBERTY. Reverse: many diagonal scratches around the left wheat tip; a group of short diagonal scratches below the top of CENT's C; a series of vertical scratches right of ONE's E; and many diagonal scratches under the O of OF. John A. Wexler submitted the variety. Wexler lists no cross-references.

Cross References

  • None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1942-D 1¢ WDDO-009

External References

Last updated: October 21, 2026

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