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1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

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1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1944
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Description

The 1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 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 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1645 DMR-013 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is MDS Die scratch between upper ON of ONE – MDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS. Mintmark is MMS-005 (straight serifs).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1645
  • DMR-013
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse is MDS
  • Die scratch between upper ON of ONE – MDS
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by John L. Blair
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Mintmark is MMS-005 (straight serifs).

Last updated: June 20, 2026