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1948-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

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1948-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1948
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Description

The 1948-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 1948 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1770 DMR-013 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS. Mintmark is tipped Northwest. Stronger than DDO-003.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1770
  • DMR-013
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse and Reverse are MDS
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Delma K. Romines
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Mintmark is tipped Northwest. Stronger than DDO-003.

Last updated: June 20, 2026