1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
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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-008 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-1657 DMR-025 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007 – MDS Obverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Mintmark is MMS-005 (straight serifs). Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007.
Die Markers
- UVC-1657
- DMR-025
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007 – MDS
- Obverse is MDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Frank Baumann
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Mintmark is MMS-005 (straight serifs). Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007.
Last updated: June 20, 2026