1951-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014

Description

Fourteenth doubled die obverse cataloged for the 1951 Denver Mint Lincoln Wheat Cent, this variety documents another instance of hub misalignment during die production that imparted visible doubling on the obverse design elements. The hubbing process requires multiple impressions of the master hub into a die blank, and any shift between impressions creates the doubled image that defines these varieties. Denver's substantial cent production in 1951 consumed many die pairs during the post-war economic boom, and fourteen documented DDOs reflects both that volume and the thorough examination collectors have devoted to the date. The 1951-D was struck in the traditional bronze composition of 95% copper with 5% tin and zinc, carrying Victor David Brenner's Lincoln portrait paired with the iconic wheat ears reverse. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 1951-D 1¢ WDDO-014, this variety rewards careful magnified examination of the obverse lettering and date numerals. The depth of the 1951-D DDO catalog positions it among the better-represented Denver Mint dates in the Wheat Cent doubled die census.

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1951-D 1¢ WDDO-014
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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