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1945-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

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1945-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1945
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Description

The 1945-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003 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 1945 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1693 DMR-020 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS Stage D: Obverse and Reverse are VLDS. Mintmark is higher than on DDO-001.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1693
  • DMR-020
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse and Reverse are MDS
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse and Reverse are LDS
  • Stage D:
  • Obverse and Reverse are VLDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

Additional Notes

Mintmark is higher than on DDO-001.

Last updated: June 20, 2026