1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

Description

Light extra thickness distinguishes DDR-002 on the 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent, affecting the reverse motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The doubling manifests as a subtle broadening of letter strokes rather than a dramatic separation, requiring careful magnification to confirm the displaced secondary impression beneath the primary design. Cataloged as UVC-1528 with DMR-013, this variety has been identified but specific die markers beyond the doubling pattern have not been extensively documented. The 1942 Philadelphia-mint Wheat Cent occupies a pivotal moment in numismatic history — it was the last year of standard bronze composition before the Mint switched to zinc-coated steel in 1943 to conserve copper for wartime ammunition production. The following year's steel cents remain among the most recognized wartime issues in American coinage. Collectors searching for DDR-002 should focus on the individual letter edges within E PLURIBUS UNUM, where the extra thickness is most pronounced on the vertical strokes and serifs. Attributed by VarietyVista.

Die Markers

• UVC-1528
• DMR-013
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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