1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023

Description

Collectors assembling a comprehensive set of 1943 Lincoln Cent varieties face an interesting challenge: the steel composition means that most surviving examples show some degree of corrosion or environmental damage, and finding choice specimens on which die variety features are clearly visible requires patience and selectivity. WDDO-023 from the Denver Mint is the twenty-third doubled die obverse in the catalog, and locating a well-preserved example that cleanly shows the hub doubling demands searching through many specimens. The zinc coating that was applied to prevent rust worked imperfectly — many steel cents developed dark spots or overall toning within years of issue — and this surface instability affects how clearly fine die characteristics can be observed. Despite these challenges, the 1943-D steel cent remains one of the most actively collected die variety dates in the entire Lincoln series. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-023.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-023
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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