1945 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010

Description

Physical properties of the shell case alloy used for 1944-1946 Lincoln Cents influence how doubling appears under magnification. The brass-based composition, with its higher zinc content compared to standard bronze, produces a surface that can exhibit slightly different flow characteristics during striking. Raised design elements on shell case cents sometimes display marginally sharper edges in early die states, potentially making fine hub doubling more discernible on well-preserved specimens. WDDO-010 is the tenth doubled die obverse variety documented for the 1945-S cent, struck during San Francisco's last wartime production year. Ten doubled die obverses from a single date and mintmark speaks to the thoroughness of the Wexler Team's cataloging methodology, which systematically examines submitted specimens and assigns unique identifiers to each confirmed variety. This framework enables collectors worldwide to communicate precisely about specific die varieties. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1945-S 1¢ WDDO-010.

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• Wexler Variety ID: 1945-S 1¢ WDDO-010

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