1945-S 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-S 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 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1706 DMR-032 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratches North-South on Obverse – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: Die scratches worn away – LDS Reverse is LDS. Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).
Die Markers
- UVC-1706
- DMR-032
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die scratches North-South on Obverse – MDS
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage C:
- Die scratches worn away – LDS
- Reverse is LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by James Wiles
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).
Last updated: June 20, 2026