1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

The 1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 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 1955 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1843 DMR-006 Stage A: Die gouge on upper collar – EDS Reverse is LISTED as DDR-004 – EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LDS. Cross-referenced as FS-103. Proof. Reverse is LISTED as DDR-004. FS-103/801.

Die Markers

• UVC-1843
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• Die gouge on upper collar – EDS
• Reverse is LISTED as DDR-004 – EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Hugh T. Campbell
• FS-103
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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