1943 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017
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Description
The 1943 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017 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 1943 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-2707 DMR-031 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack Southwest across shoulder to rim – EMDS Die crack Southeast across lapel to rim Die clash at throat and behind neck Light die crack upper Right wheat grains to rim – EMDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-2707 DMR-031 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack Southwest across shoulder to rim – EMDS Die crack Southeast across lapel to rim Die clash at throat and behind neck Light die crack upper Right wheat grains to rim – EMDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-2707
- DMR-031
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die crack Southwest across shoulder to rim – EMDS
- Die crack Southeast across lapel to rim
- Die clash at throat and behind neck
- Light die crack upper Right wheat grains to rim – EMDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by David Mulberry and James Sprankle
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-2707 DMR-031 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack Southwest across shoulder to rim – EMDS Die crack Southeast across lapel to rim Die clash at throat and behind neck Light die crack upper Right wheat grains to rim – EMDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)