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1948-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

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1948-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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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-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 1948 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1772 DMR-015 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Obverse is LDS Die crack from Left wheat lines to rim – LDS. Mintmark is well centered.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1772
  • DMR-015
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Obverse is LDS
  • Die crack from Left wheat lines to rim – LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

Additional Notes

Mintmark is well centered.

Last updated: June 20, 2026