1943 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-031

Description

Surpassing thirty documented doubled die obverses, the 1943-D steel cent continues to yield new varieties as previously unexamined hoards and collections enter the market. WDDO-031 extends the Denver Mint's already remarkable catalog for this wartime issue. The coin itself — a one-cent piece struck on zinc-coated steel during the only year such a composition was used for regular American coinage — carries inherent historical appeal that transcends its die variety status. Collectors of wartime numismatic material, Lincoln Cent specialists, and die variety enthusiasts all find common ground in the 1943 steel cent series. The ongoing expansion of the variety catalog demonstrates that even heavily studied issues can continue to produce discoveries, rewarding collectors who invest time in careful examination. Future attributions will extend the WDDO sequence further as the Wexler Team verifies submissions from the collecting community. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-031.

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• Wexler Variety ID: 1943-D 1¢ WDDO-031

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