1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010

Description

Reaching double digits in the DDO catalog for a single date and mintmark is a milestone that underscores both the volume of die production and the persistence of variety researchers. WDDO-010 for the 1946-D Lincoln Wheat Cent represents the tenth confirmed doubled die obverse from Denver's 315,690,000-coin production run — the Mint's first full year back on standard bronze alloy following the wartime steel and shell case experiments. The Wexler Team's attribution methodology involves detailed photographic documentation of each variety, noting the class of doubling, the directional spread, and the specific design elements affected, along with any die markers that distinguish the working die. This systematic approach has built a reference framework that serves collectors across all skill levels, from beginners learning to identify hub doubling to advanced specialists seeking to attribute specific die marriages. Searching for varieties on high-mintage dates like the 1946-D is productive because of the sheer volume of surviving coins available for examination. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-010.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-010
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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