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1948-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

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1948-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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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-003 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-1771 DMR-014 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS. Mintmark slightly tipped Northwest. Not as strong as DDO-002.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1771
  • DMR-014
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Comments: Mintmark slightly tipped Northwest. Not as strong as DDO-002.
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Mintmark slightly tipped Northwest. Not as strong as DDO-002.

Last updated: June 20, 2026