1949-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

Fifth in the sequence of doubled die obverse varieties cataloged for the 1949-D Lincoln Wheat cent, WDDO-005 was documented by the Wexler Team under cross-reference Wexler Variety ID: 1949-D 1¢ WDDO-005. The postwar Denver Mint produced over 153 million cents in 1949, a significantly lower volume than the wartime peaks but still substantial enough to consume many working dies throughout the year. The lower production numbers compared to wartime years mean fewer total dies were used, which makes the identification of five distinct DDO varieties somewhat notable — suggesting either that the hubbing process at Denver in 1949 was particularly prone to misalignment, or that dedicated researchers have examined the date with exceptional thoroughness. WDDO-005, as the fifth numbered variety, likely represents a moderately visible doubled die, falling below the most dramatic discoveries (typically cataloged in the 001-003 range) but above the more subtle varieties that carry higher sequential numbers. Lincoln Wheat cents from the late 1940s are popular with both series collectors and cherry-pickers, as many dates from this era remain affordable in circulated grades while offering legitimate doubled die varieties that command premiums when properly attributed. Careful comparison against the Wexler master reference images remains essential for confident attribution.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1949-D 1¢ WDDO-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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