1945 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013

Description

Cataloged as FS-101 in the Fivaz-Stanton Cherry Pickers' Guide—a designation reserved for the most significant doubled die obverse on a given date—DDO-013 on the 1945 Lincoln Wheat Cent displays strong spread on LIBERTY and the date, with extra thickness visible on the eye, ear, beard, and tie of Lincoln's portrait. Die markers are cataloged as UVC-1689 and DMR-030. Three die stages are documented: Stage A in EDS (unconfirmed), Stage B with the obverse and reverse in MDS, and Stage C in LDS (unconfirmed). Philadelphia Mint production (no mint mark). The FS-101 listing in the Cherry Pickers' Guide places this variety among the most widely recognized and sought-after doubled dies for the date, ensuring it receives attention from both casual cherry-pickers and dedicated variety specialists. Strong spread across multiple design elements—lettering, date, and portrait details simultaneously—indicates a substantial hub misalignment during die manufacture. Attributed by VarietyVista.

Die Markers

• UVC-1689
• DMR-030
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chris Clauson
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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