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1944 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

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1944 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1944
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Description

The 1944 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002 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 1944 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1609 DMR-003 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS Stage D: Die crack across shoulder – VLDS Die crack North up lapel Reverse is VLDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-1609 DMR-003 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS Stage D: Die crack across shoulder – VLDS Die crack North up lapel Reverse is VLDS.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1609
  • DMR-003
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse and Reverse are LDS
  • Stage D:
  • Die crack across shoulder – VLDS
  • Die crack North up lapel
  • Reverse is VLDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-1609 DMR-003 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS Stage D: Die crack across shoulder – VLDS Die crack North up lapel Reverse is VLDS

Last updated: June 20, 2026