1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

The 1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001 is the primary doubled die reverse for the San Francisco Mint Lincoln Wheat Cent of 1946, exhibiting a medium spread on the upper left wheat ear. Medium classification indicates clearly visible displacement under standard magnification, with the secondary hub impression creating a doubled outline on wheat kernel detail. This die carries an S mintmark in the MMS-004 "trumpet tail" style — a mintmark punch variety where the tail of the S flares outward like a trumpet bell, providing an additional attribution point. The obverse die paired with this reverse is listed separately as DDO-005, meaning specimens from this die marriage carry doubled die characteristics on both sides — a pairing of particular interest to variety specialists. Die progression data cataloged under UVC-1740 and DMR-053 documents three stages: Stage A at Early Die State remains unconfirmed, Stage B at Mid Die State shows numerous north-south die scratches on the reverse and die gouges over UST of TRUST, and Stage C places both reverse and obverse at Late Die State. The MDS-stage scratches and TRUST gouges provide reliable mid-life diagnostics.

Die Markers

• UVC-1740
• DMR-053
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – MDS
• Obverse is LISTED as DDO-005 – MDS
• Die gouges over UST of TRUST
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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