1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

The 1946-D Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO-002 exhibits a medium extra thickness displacement on Liberty's eyelid directed to the south — a specific anatomical doubling visible under moderate magnification as an offset lower lid. Die markers UVC-1727 and DMR-023 provide the VarietyVista cataloging identifiers. Three die stages are documented, with Stage B carrying the key confirming diagnostic: two strong die gouges directed southwest from the upper portion of the W of WE, classified as Early Mid Die State (EMDS). The EMDS designation is an intermediate category falling between standard Early and Mid Die State classifications, indicating a die that has progressed past initial use but not yet reached typical mid-run characteristics. Stage A is Early Die State, unconfirmed. Stage C is Late Die State, unconfirmed. The south-displaced eyelid doubling on DDO-002 is one of the more anatomically localized doubled die signatures in the 1946-D series, requiring examination of Liberty's facial features rather than legend letters.

Die Markers

• UVC-1727
• DMR-023
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Two strong die gouges Southwest from upper W of WE – EMDS
• Reverse is EMDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Larry Patterson
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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