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1949-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

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1949-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1949
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Description

The 1949-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 1949 (S) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-2562 DMR-014 Stage A: Minor split serif RPM – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Die Scratches North-South on Obverse – LDS Reverse is LDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-2562 DMR-014 Stage A: Minor split serif RPM – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Die Scratches North-South on Obverse – LDS Reverse is LDS.

Die Markers

  • UVC-2562
  • DMR-014
  • Stage A:
  • Minor split serif RPM – MDS
  • Reverse is MDS
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse and Reverse are MDS
  • Stage C:
  • Die Scratches North-South on Obverse – LDS
  • Reverse is LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Frank Bruske
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-2562 DMR-014 Stage A: Minor split serif RPM – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Die Scratches North-South on Obverse – LDS Reverse is LDS

Last updated: June 20, 2026