1954-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

Description

Cross-referenced as WHO-001 (die 2 of 3), this 1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO-003 shows a medium spread visible under the left side of the 4 in the date. The mintmark is centered between the 9 and 5 of the date, serving as a quick attribution marker for identifying this specific die. Die markers include UVC-1836 and DMR-028. Three die stages are documented: Stage A with both obverse and reverse in early-to-mid die state; Stage B at mid-die state (unconfirmed); and Stage C in late die state (unconfirmed). The WHO-001 cross-reference indicates this variety belongs to a documented die pair set comprising three obverse dies, of which DDO-003 represents die number two. San Francisco Mint Wheat Cents from 1954 had a relatively low mintage compared to Philadelphia, making varieties from this facility somewhat scarcer in circulation finds. The medium spread beneath the date is the primary diagnostic — collectors should examine the left serif and lower curve of the 4 for separation or notching.

Die Markers

• UVC-1836
• DMR-028
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EMDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• WHO-001
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References