1945 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017

Description

The doubled die obverse designated Wexler Variety ID: 1945 1¢ WDDO-017 was struck at Philadelphia from shell-case brass during the year that brought World War II to its conclusion. Between Germany's surrender in May and Japan's capitulation in August, the nation underwent a profound transformation — and the humble cent, produced by the billion, moved through every pocket and cash register. The 1945 cent's alloy of 95% copper and 5% zinc, sourced from recycled ammunition brass, represents a tangible link between the Mint and the war effort. Hub doubling on WDDO-017 was created during die manufacture, when the master hub's design was transferred to a working die through multiple impressions under hydraulic pressure. The specific design elements displaying doubling, and the class of displacement involved, distinguish this entry from the sixteen-plus WDDO varieties documented for 1945. Collectors who specialize in die varieties often build date-and-mint sets that aim to acquire every cataloged doubling, transforming a common-date coin into a challenging pursuit that connects the hobby's scientific dimension with its enduring appeal.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1945 1¢ WDDO-017
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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