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1951-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

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1951-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1951
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Description

The 1951-D 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 1951 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1797 DMR-048 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Three die cracks on forehead – LDS Die crack Northeast across shoulder Reverse is LDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-1797 DMR-048 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Three die cracks on forehead – LDS Die crack Northeast across shoulder Reverse is LDS.

Die Markers

  • UVC-1797
  • DMR-048
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Three die cracks on forehead – LDS
  • Die crack Northeast across shoulder
  • Reverse is LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Mark Franzen
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-1797 DMR-048 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Three die cracks on forehead – LDS Die crack Northeast across shoulder Reverse is LDS

Last updated: June 20, 2026