1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

Description

The 1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003 is a doubled die reverse (DDR) variety, where die hubbing misalignment produced visible doubling on the reverse design. This variety was discovered on the 1946 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1728 DMR-024 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Light die scratches East-West through UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – MDS Obverse is LISTED as DDO-003 – MDS Two curved die scratches Southeast from ER of LIBERTY to lower bust Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Obverse is LISTED as DDO-003.

Die Markers

• UVC-1728
• DMR-024
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Light die scratches East-West through UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – MDS
• Obverse is LISTED as DDO-003 – MDS
• Two curved die scratches Southeast from ER of LIBERTY to lower bust
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by William McMurray
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References