1956-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009

Description

Ninth among the documented hub doubling varieties for the 1956-D Lincoln wheat cent, WDDO-009 continues the extensive record of die preparation irregularities cataloged for this high-production Denver Mint issue. Under Wexler Variety ID: 1956-D 1¢ WDDO-009, the Wexler Team identified and authenticated the doubling characteristics of this specific obverse die, which joins an already large family of at least ten DDO varieties for the 1956-D date-mintmark. Denver's output exceeded 1.098 billion cents that year, positioning 1956-D among the most heavily produced wheat cent issues and ensuring that die variety survival rates — in terms of raw coin population — remain strong even for subtle doubled die entries. WDDO-009 shows hub doubling on obverse design features including portions of the inscriptions and date numerals, reflecting a secondary hub impression delivered with measurable displacement during the die manufacturing process at Philadelphia. Sorting WDDO-009 from the eight preceding and at least one subsequent DDO variety for this date requires careful attention to the specific spread direction, the design elements most affected, and any supplementary die markers such as scratches, flow lines, or contact marks unique to this particular working die. Collectors frequently encounter 1956-D cents in BU rolls preserved by mid-century coin investors, making Mint State examples of WDDO-009 achievable for determined searchers who can correctly attribute the variety.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1956-D 1¢ WDDO-009
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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