1946 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

WDDO-002 is the second doubled die obverse cataloged for the 1946-D Lincoln Wheat Cent, evidence that the enormous die inventory required for such production yielded multiple instances of hub misalignment. The postwar era brought changes beyond just alloy composition — returning veterans swelled the workforce, and the economy's shift from wartime to peacetime production affected demand for circulating coinage. These 1946 cents circulated alongside the distinctive shell case and steel cents of 1943-1945, creating a visually diverse pocket change landscape that lasted until worn wartime coins were gradually retired. Doubled die detection on postwar specimens follows established protocols of magnified inspection. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-002.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-002

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