1953 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
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Description
The 1953 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 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 1953 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1813 DMR-003 Stage A: Die gouge on lapel Southeast of button hole – VEDS Reverse is VEDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage C: Obverse is MDS Die scratch from N of UNITED to C of CENT – MDS Stage D: Obverse is LMDS Die scratch on Reverse is weak to missing – LDS Stage E: Die scratch North-South on neck – LDS Die scratch from first A of AMERICA South to Left stem – LDS. Cross-referenced as FS-101. Proof. FS-101 (21.7).
Die Markers
- UVC-1813
- DMR-003
- Stage A:
- Die gouge on lapel Southeast of button hole – VEDS
- Reverse is VEDS
- Stage B:
- Obverse and Reverse are EDS
- Stage C:
- Obverse is MDS
- Die scratch from N of UNITED to C of CENT – MDS
- Stage D:
- Obverse is LMDS
- Die scratch on Reverse is weak to missing – LDS
- Stage E:
- Die scratch North-South on neck – LDS
- Die scratch from first A of AMERICA South to Left stem – LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Unknown
- FS-101
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Proof. FS-101 (21.7).