1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse
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Discovery Date
1946
Last Sold
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Description
The 1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 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-1739 DMR-052 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratches North from TY of LIBERTY – MDS Die scratch North-South through last S of STATES – MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).
Die Markers
- UVC-1739
- DMR-052
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die scratches North from TY of LIBERTY – MDS
- Die scratch North-South through last S of STATES – MDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Delma K. Romines
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Mintmark is MMS-004 (trumpet tail).
Last updated: June 20, 2026