1944 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Bearing the primary Wexler doubled die reverse designation for the 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent, WDDR-001 shows light extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM, both dots flanking the motto, and both upper wheat ears on the reverse. The die also carries several distinctive secondary markers: a die crack running along the base of Lincoln's bust from the front of the arm, a diagonal die scratch to the right of the lower E in ONE, a short die gouge extending from the lower C in CENT, and a die gouge positioned between I and T in UNITED. This constellation of markers — particularly the bust base crack and the multiple gouges around CENT and UNITED — provides a reliable multi-point diagnostic framework beyond the doubling itself. The 1944-S was struck in the shell-case copper alloy used from 1944 through 1946, composed of recycled ammunition brass cartridge cases. San Francisco production of Wheat Cents continued at high volume during the final years of the war. Cross-referenced as Wexler 1944-S 1-cent WDDR-001. Attributed by the Wexler Team.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1944-S 1¢ WDDR-001

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