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1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

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1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Market Value
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Discovery Date
1945
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Description

The 1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 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-1704 DMR-030 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS Stage D: Obverse and Reverse are VLDS. Mintmark is MMS-006 (ball serif).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1704
  • DMR-030
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse and Reverse are LDS
  • Stage D:
  • Obverse and Reverse are VLDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by John A. Wexler
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Mintmark is MMS-006 (ball serif).

Last updated: June 20, 2026