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1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

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1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
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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-001 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-1760 DMR-011 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Numerous die scratches North-South on Obverse – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Mintmark is MMS-007 (sans serif).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1760
  • DMR-011
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Numerous die scratches North-South on Obverse – MDS
  • Reverse is MDS
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Mintmark is MMS-007 (sans serif).

Last updated: June 20, 2026