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1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

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1944-S 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-S 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 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1646 DMR-014 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Reverse is LDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Mintmark is MMS-005 (straight serifs).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1646
  • DMR-014
  • Stage A:
  • Obverse is EDS
  • Reverse is LDS
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Mintmark is MMS-005 (straight serifs).

Last updated: June 20, 2026