1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005

Description

The 1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005 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-2926 DMR-038 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratches North-South on Obverse and Reverse – MDS Stage C: Die scratches on both sides worn away – LDS. Mintmark is MMS-006 (ball serif).

Die Markers

• UVC-2926
• DMR-038
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die scratches North-South on Obverse and Reverse – MDS
• Stage C:
• Die scratches on both sides worn away – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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