1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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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-002 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-1737 DMR-050 Stage A: Numerous die scratches North-South on Obverse – EDS Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – EDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).
Die Markers
- UVC-1737
- DMR-050
- Stage A:
- Numerous die scratches North-South on Obverse – EDS
- Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – EDS
- Stage B:
- MDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Larry Patterson
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).
Last updated: June 20, 2026