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1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010

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1946 Cent Doubled Die Obverse error coin
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1946
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Description

The 1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010 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 1946 Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-2532 DMR-017 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is MDS Numerous fine die scratches Northeast-Southwest on Reverse – MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-2532 DMR-017 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is MDS Numerous fine die scratches Northeast-Southwest on Reverse – MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).

Die Markers

  • UVC-2532
  • DMR-017
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse is MDS
  • Numerous fine die scratches Northeast-Southwest on Reverse – MDS
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Frank Baumann
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-2532 DMR-017 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse is MDS Numerous fine die scratches Northeast-Southwest on Reverse – MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)

Last updated: June 20, 2026