1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Assigned the primary DDR-001 designation for the 1950 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent, this VarietyVista-cataloged variety displays a light spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the upper wheat ears on Victor David Brenner's reverse. Three die stages map the working die's life: Stage A tentatively in early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B confirmed with both reverse and obverse in mid-die state, and Stage C tentatively in late die state (unconfirmed). Die markers UVC-1780 and DMR-003 identify the working die. The light spread intensity means the secondary hub impression sits very close to the primary, producing subtle broadening of motto letters and wheat ear contours rather than clearly separated secondary images. As a proof issue, this coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint with polished dies and planchets in bronze — 95% copper with 5% tin and zinc — at 3.11 grams. The proof surface quality can aid detection of light doubling, as mirror-like fields provide higher contrast against raised design elements. Examine E PLURIBUS UNUM and the upper wheat ear tips under 10x magnification for the subtle spread.

Die Markers

• UVC-1780
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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