1944 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Over Mint Mark OMM-001

Description

Cross-referenced as FS-511, this 1944-D Lincoln Wheat Cent exhibits a D/S North over mint mark where a Denver D punch was applied over a previously placed San Francisco S, documenting inter-facility die transfer during World War II production. Die markers UVC-0176 / DMR-019 track three stages: Stage A with obverse at EDS and numerous light die scratches covering reverse at EDS; Stage B with a die scratch from 1 of date toward chin at EMDS, new die scratches on reverse at EMDS, and a die scratch from F of OF to T of UNITED; Stage C at LDS (unconfirmed). The FS-511 Cherrypickers' Guide listing validates this as an actively sought collector variety. Composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc at 3.11 grams and 19.05 mm, wartime die reassignment between mints was not uncommon as production demands strained all three facilities.

Die Markers

• UVC-0176
• DMR-019
• Stage A:
• Obverse is EDS
• Numerous light die scratches cover Reverse – EDS
• Stage B:
• Die scratch from 1 of date toward chin – EMDS
• New die scratches on Reverse – EMDS
• Die scratch from F of OF to T of UNITED
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Cross References

• FS-511

External References