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1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008

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1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1946
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Description

The 1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008 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 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-0276 DMR-035 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS. Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).

Die Markers

  • UVC-0276
  • DMR-035
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse and Reverse are MDS
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Harry Ellis
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).

Last updated: June 20, 2026