1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Cross-referenced as FS-101 and cataloged by VarietyVista, this 1951 Proof Lincoln wheat cent carries DDO-001, the top-designated doubled die obverse for the date, displaying strong spread on IN GOD WE TRUST. The die's history is tracked across four stages spanning two UVC entries. Under UVC-1787/DMR-003 in Stage A, two die gouges appear on the forehead above the bridge of the nose, two light die gouges sit near the rim east of the date, and a light die gouge marks the stem of the T of CENT. Stage B under UVC-1788/DMR-004 shows the rim gouges weakened, the reverse die changed, and that reverse is itself listed as DDR-002, creating a dual-doubled-die pairing. Stage C under UVC-1787/DMR-003 shows the rim gouges worn away and the reverse changed back to the original pairing. Stage D in late die state remains unconfirmed. As a Proof issue, this variety was struck with greater pressure and care than business strikes, and the FS-101 designation confirms its standing as the premier doubled die obverse for the 1951 Proof cent.

Die Markers

• UVC-1787
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• Two die gouges on forehead above bridge of nose – EMDS
• Two light die gouges near rim East of date
• Light die gouge on stem of T of CENT – EMDS
• UVC-1788
• DMR-004
• Stage B:
• Weak die gouges near rim East of date – MDS
• Reverse die changed – MDS
• Reverse is LISTED as DDR-002
• UVC-1787
• DMR-003
• Stage C:
• Die gouges near rim East of date worn away – LMDS
• Reverse die changed to previous pairing – LMDS
• Stage D:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Hugh T. Campbell
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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