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1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005

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1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1942
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Description

The 1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1522 DMR-007 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-1522 DMR-007 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1522
  • DMR-007
  • Stage A:
  • Obverse and Reverse are EDS
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse and Reverse are MDS
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-1522 DMR-007 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)

Last updated: June 20, 2026