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1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

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1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1947
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Description

The 1947-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 1947 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1763 DMR-014 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratches North-South through 19 of date and above RTY of LIBERTY – MDS Strong die scratch North from second T of STATES – MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Mintmark is MMS-007 (sans serif).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1763
  • DMR-014
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Die scratches North-South through 19 of date and above RTY of LIBERTY – MDS
  • Strong die scratch North from second T of STATES – MDS
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Timothy Wissert
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

Additional Notes

Mintmark is MMS-007 (sans serif).

Last updated: June 20, 2026